London Lions can confirm that Keenan Evans will return to Žalgiris Kaunas following his loan spell with the club, after being recalled by the Lithuanian side due to an injury to guard Nigel Williams-Goss. The 30-year-old previously represented Žalgiris between 2022 and 2024, establishing himself as a key contributor in Kaunas. His familiarity with the club and its system will see him return to a team looking to strengthen its backcourt rotation following Williams-Goss's injury. Evans joined the Lions on loan ahead of the 2026–27 season, making four appearances in both EuroCup and SLB Championship play. He averaged 11.8 points and 2.8 assists per game in the EuroCup, alongside 9.8 points and 3.5 assists in the SLB Championship.

And we’re back! 🦁🔥 First practice of 2026/27 in the books.

Welcome to London, Keenan Evans! 🦁 The London Lions are delighted to announce the signing of American point guard Keenan Evans on a season-long loan from Žalgiris Kaunas ahead of the 2026-27 season. Evans has agreed a deal with Žalgiris and will spend the coming season in London, reuniting with a coaching group he knows well. He arrives with an impressive résumé, having established himself as one of Europe’s premier guards through spells with Žalgiris Kaunas, Maccabi Tel Aviv and, most recently, Greek giants Olympiacos. A proven leader and elite playmaker, the 6'3" guard has performed at the very highest level of European basketball. During the 2023-24 EuroLeague season with Žalgiris, Evans played all 34 regular season games and averaged 17.3 points and 3.9 assists, posting an 18.3 performance index rating at an MVP-calibre level and earning recognition as one of the competition’s most dynamic offensive talents. Evans moved to Olympiacos in the summer of 2024, but the past two seasons have been disrupted by injury, limiting his time on the court. Now, with his rehabilitation reported to be ahead of schedule and fully focused on the next chapter of his career, he arrives in London bringing elite experience, leadership and a winning mentality to the Lions’ backcourt. He will find plenty of familiar faces in the capital. Lions Head Coach Tautvydas Sabonis was part of the Žalgiris coaching staff during Evans’ time in Kaunas, as was assistant coach Gintaras Krapikas, giving Evans a settled and trusted environment as he returns to the floor. The Lions’ backroom team carries further Lithuanian connections through assistant coach Vytautas Pliauga and strength and conditioning coach Domantas Tautkus. Welcome to London, Keenan! 🤝