Lomažs to continue career at Slovenian club Olimpija

Rihards Lomažs, captain of Latvia's national basketball team, will continue his playing career at the Slovenian club Olimpija Ljubljana, according to the portal Krepsinis.net.

The move carries extra significance for Latvian basketball followers, since the Ljubljana club is set to face Rīgas zeļļi — the nickname for the Riga-based club VEF Rīga — in the upcoming ULEB Eurocup season. This means Lomažs could find himself in direct competition against a team from his home country.

Lomažs has long been regarded as one of the leaders of Latvia's national team and currently serves as its captain. His transfer to a new club is seen as a notable step in his playing career. The source report does not provide further details on the length or terms of his contract with Olimpija.