A star from Zalgiris, Barça’s next rival in the Euroleague, detained by the police

ByDavid Mitchell

Bad news for Zalgiris Kaunas, Barça’s next rival in the Euroleague and with whom he will face next Friday the 9th (8:30 p.m.) at the Palau Blaugrana.

According to information from Krepsinis.net, the American base Carsen Edwardsone of the Lithuanian team’s star signings this past summer, would face legal problems after being arrested by the police in Kaunas for driving under the influence of alcohol after a victory in the Lithuanian league.

The incident occurred during a night police raidjust a few hours after his team’s game against Lietkabelis at the Betsson LKL in Lithuania on Sunday and in which Edwards played 17 minutes, contributing 11 points (4/4 in field goals), in addition to six assists and a 15 statistical rating.

Police spokesman Ramunas Matonis confirmed the news, indicating that the former NBA player recorded a blood alcohol level of 1.07% while driving a Volkswagen Tiguan.

Responsible for replacing Sylvain Franciscothe former NBA has started the season well and in three Euroleague games, Edwards, who was chosen in the competition’s Ideal Quintet in 2024-25, averages, 16 points and 2 assists per game.

The chosen moment increases the pressure on the team led by Tomas Masiuliswhich fell to a record of 1-2 during a double week of the Euroleague with losses against Olympiacos and Paris Saint-Germain, so their duel against Barça seems key to not prolong their poor streak of results.

We will see how this incident involving Carsen Edwards affects them, called to be one of the team’s great offensive references, along with Jonas Valanciunas and Azuolas Tubelis.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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