Tomas Pačėsas
Basketball player and coach
Born
November 11th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Lithuania
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Played professional basketball in Lithuania and internationally. Represented the national team and participated in European championships. Transitioned into coaching, leading teams in the Lithuanian Professional Basketball League and contributing to the development of young talent.
Played for Žalgiris Kaunas
Coached multiple teams in Lithuania
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