The Rytas Vilnius community welcomes the start of 2026 with special news \u2014 one of the club\u2019s most recognizable figures of the past five years is returning to the Lithuanian capital. Lithuanian Basketball League champion Kenneth \u201cSpeedy\u201d Smith is back in Vilnius.<\/p>\n
The last time the American guard wore the black, white, and red jersey, he did not hide his affection for the city, stating that he felt at home in Vilnius and would happily stay longer. Today, with the symbolic beginning of the new year, those wishes have become reality.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cSpeedy\u2019s status in the context of European basketball is unquestionable. After a successful season with Rytas, he went on to prove his value with leading teams in European competitions, so his experience and winner\u2019s mentality will be extremely important for us,\u201d said Rytas Vilnius head coach Giedrius \u017dib\u0117nas.
\u201cWith a large part of our core having left the team in recent years, it was important for us to bring someone back. I believe this will make his adaptation much quicker. Speedy will add creativity and composure during decisive stretches of games, and just as importantly, allow our current players to perform in their natural positions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<\/p>\n
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