The President said: "It is thanks to you that the eight decades of Lithuanian victorious series in European and world basketball continue. I am convinced that your determined deed will inspire us to set big objectives, overcome all difficulties and win the way you did".
The highest awards went to coaches Jonas Kazlauskas and Gintaras Krapikas.
Earlier on Tuesday, national team was honoured at the parliament. They was awarded by parliamentary Speaker Vydas Gedvilas with silver medals of the Seimas and silver spoons manufactured by the disabled and dedicated to the Lithuanian presidency of the European Union (EU) Council.
Gedvilas said: "Along with Lithuania, the Seimas and the people of Seimas want to thank you, as well. You did well at the EuroBasket 2013, you may not understand it yet and may not appreciate it yet, however, I know from my experience that the understanding will come later".