Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) Information

Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) has been founded in 1993. It was the first professional sports organisation in Lithuania. At the moment LKL is made up of 10 teams and is a member of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation. Over the years LKL has established itself as one of the top 10 basketball leagues in the world. Some of the most notable players that have played in the LKL include: Arvydas Sabonis, Jonas Valančiūnas, Mindaugas Kuzminskas, Donatas Motiejūnas, Šarūnas Jasikevičius, Arvydas Macijauskas, who later on moved to play in the Euroleague and the NBA. In 2016 LKL started one of its projects called LKL Academy, which offers a unique opportunity to gain experience working in the sports industry. Interns or so-called students of the academy are involved with LKL projects in marketing, communication and event organisation. Students are also awarded scholarships and many go on to work in the sports industry. In 2017 LKL started another project, to address the important social issues by working with clubs, players and youth-serving organizations that support family development, education and health-related causes. League aims to continue to raise the level of basketball in Lithuania alongside integrating technology and innovation. LKL games are available on LNK’s network and on fanseat.com for viewers abroad.