Arturas Jomantas
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Artūras Jomantas is a Lithuania
n professional basketball player, currently playing in Lietuvos Rytas
since 2006. He also played for Mažeikiai Nafta (2003–04) and Šiauliai
(2004–06).
played there also the 2005-06 championship. He signed for the 2006-07 season by Lietuvos Rytas
.
final and to win Baltic Basketball League
title in 2007. Arturas Jomantas improved in 2007-08 season; he was Euroleague
's Week 2 MVP
, and got some attention from other Euroleague clubs. The biggest improved element in his games was defense, in big moments he could block and steal the ball. In 2008, Euroleague's Top 16, Jomantas did some big defensive plays against TAU Ceramica, Aris
and, Fenerbahce Ulker
. But because of 3 injuries, Rytas did not reach Euroleague quarterfinals. After the season, Jomantas became one of the most coveted Lithuanian basketball players.
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
n professional basketball player, currently playing in Lietuvos Rytas
BC Lietuvos Rytas
BC Lietuvos rytas is a professional basketball club based in Vilnius, Lithuania playing in the Lithuanian Basketball League , the VTB United League, and the Eurocup...
since 2006. He also played for Mažeikiai Nafta (2003–04) and Šiauliai
BC Šiauliai
BC „Šiauliai“ is the professional basketball club of Šiauliai, Lithuania. The club competes in the Lithuanian Basketball League, Baltic Basketball League and ULEB Eurocup. It has won the 3rd place award in the LKL a record 9 times.-Club History:The team was head coached by Antanas Sireika for...
(2004–06).
Pro career
He made his debut with Mažeikiai (Lithuania) during the 2002-03 championship. He played high-school basketball at Laurinburg Normal HS. He signed for the 2003-04 season by Mažeikiai. He signed for the 2004-05 season by ŠiauliaiBC Šiauliai
BC „Šiauliai“ is the professional basketball club of Šiauliai, Lithuania. The club competes in the Lithuanian Basketball League, Baltic Basketball League and ULEB Eurocup. It has won the 3rd place award in the LKL a record 9 times.-Club History:The team was head coached by Antanas Sireika for...
played there also the 2005-06 championship. He signed for the 2006-07 season by Lietuvos Rytas
BC Lietuvos Rytas
BC Lietuvos rytas is a professional basketball club based in Vilnius, Lithuania playing in the Lithuanian Basketball League , the VTB United League, and the Eurocup...
.
Lietuvos Rytas
Jomantas's debut in Rytas was successful, as he helped Rytas to reach ULEB CupULEB Cup
Eurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
final and to win Baltic Basketball League
Baltic Basketball League
Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup...
title in 2007. Arturas Jomantas improved in 2007-08 season; he was Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
's Week 2 MVP
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
, and got some attention from other Euroleague clubs. The biggest improved element in his games was defense, in big moments he could block and steal the ball. In 2008, Euroleague's Top 16, Jomantas did some big defensive plays against TAU Ceramica, Aris
Aris
-Given name:* Aris Alexandrou, a Greek writer* Aris Christofellis, a Greek male soprano* Aris Gavelas, a Greek sprinter* Aris Jaffar, a Malaysian polymath genius mastermind* Aris Konstantinidis, a Greek architect* Aris Maliagros, a Greek actor...
and, Fenerbahce Ulker
Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker is the professional men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major multisport club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The department has been sponsored by the Ülker since 2006. In 2006 Fenerbahçe S.K...
. But because of 3 injuries, Rytas did not reach Euroleague quarterfinals. After the season, Jomantas became one of the most coveted Lithuanian basketball players.
Awards and achievements
- LKL, Baltic Basketball LeagueBaltic Basketball LeagueBaltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup...
, LKF Vice-Champion - 2008 - He was named the 2007-08 Euroleague Week-2 MVP.
- He won the 2007 Baltic League with BC Lietuvos RytasBC Lietuvos RytasBC Lietuvos rytas is a professional basketball club based in Vilnius, Lithuania playing in the Lithuanian Basketball League , the VTB United League, and the Eurocup...
. - He played in the 2005 Lithuanian All Star Game.
- He played in the 2006 FIBA EuroCup All Star Game.
- He played in 2007 Baltic League All Star Game.
- He has been member of the Lithuanian U-16, U-18, U-20 and U-21 National Team.
- He played at the 2001 European U-16 Championship.
- He won the silver medal at the 2003 World U-18 Championship.
- He won the silver medal at the 2005 European U-20 Championship.
- He won the bronze medal at the 2005 European U-20 Championship.
- He won the gold medal at the 2005 World Under-21 Championship.
- LKF cup winner: 2009
- LKL second place winner: 2007, 2008
- ULEB Eurocup champion 2009