Laimonas Eglinskas Appointed Head Coach of Kėdainių Nevėžis-Optibet

Kėdainių „Nevėžis-Optibet“ has appointed Laimonas Eglinskas as their new head coach, marking a new chapter for the Lithuanian basketball club. The announcement was made on June 29, 2025, with Eglinskas bringing a diverse coaching background to the position.

Coaching Background

Prior to joining Nevėžis-Optibet, Eglinskas served as a coach within the coaching staffs of the New Zealand “Breakers” and “London Lions” teams during the previous season. He also has experience in the Lithuanian basketball system, having worked with Panevėžys “Lietkabelis” as an assistant to Nenado Čanak and coached “Gargždai.” He previously coached “Šilutė” in the National Basketball League (NKL).

Club Perspective

Artūras Milaknis, the sport director of Kėdainių „Nevėžis-Optibet“, expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment. He stated the club hopes to begin a new era in Kėdainiai with the ambitious and motivated specialist, aiming to delight fans with victories. The club will soon begin preparations for the upcoming season’s team composition.

Eglinskas’s Statement

Laimonas Eglinskas shared his excitement about joining the team, praising the club’s leadership as young, ambitious, and possessing a modern approach. He anticipates a season filled with positive emotions and memorable moments.

Contract Details

As of March 16, 2026, Laimonas Eglinskas is the only head coach among the nine current Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) teams without a contract extending into the next season. His current contract is only for the current season.