{"id":9237,"date":"2026-05-25T20:51:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T17:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/?p=9237"},"modified":"2026-07-03T17:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:50:18","slug":"rytas-vilnius-parts-ways-with-g-zibenas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/news\/rytas-vilnius-parts-ways-with-g-zibenas\/","title":{"rendered":"Rytas Vilnius parts ways with G. \u017dib\u0117nas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"124\">Rytas Vilnius has made the decision to part ways with head coach Giedrius \u017dib\u0117nas following the end of the 2025\u20132026 season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"450\">Having joined the team as an assistant coach in the 2020\u20132021 season, Giedrius took over as Rytas head coach in January 2021. During his time in charge, he led the team to two Lithuanian Basketball League titles, three runner-up finishes, and in 2026 guided the club to its first-ever FIBA Basketball Champions League trophy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"609\">The club thanks Giedrius \u017dib\u0117nas for his work, energy, dedication, and significant contribution to the team\u2019s recent history and the growth of the community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"876\">\u201cGiedrius left a very strong mark on our club. During his time here, the team achieved important victories, won titles, and wrote one of the brightest chapters in the club\u2019s history. We are sincerely grateful for everything he gave to Rytas,\u201d said Art\u016bras Jomantas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1501\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">We understand the context of how the season ended, the reaction from our fans, and the responsibility that lies with the club. The way the season finished did not meet either our own standards or the expectations that our community had every right to hold. Nevertheless, the organisation\u2019s goals and ambitions remain unchanged \u2014 Rytas will continue to grow, get stronger, and compete for the highest goals. The club is already beginning the search for a new head coach and will aim to make this decision as soon as possible. More information on the club\u2019s decisions and upcoming changes will be provided in the near future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rytas Vilnius has made the decision to part ways with head coach Giedrius \u017dib\u0117nas following the end of the 2025\u20132026 season. Having joined the team as an assistant coach in the 2020\u20132021 season, Giedrius took over as Rytas head coach in January 2021. 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