Career Highlights: Spent 2002-04 competing in the LKAL, Lithuania's second best league. Joined Nevezis Kedainiai in 2004-05, making his pro debut in the LKL, the top league. Joined B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas' senior team in 2005, and played with that club in 2005-06 and 2006-07 in the Euroleague, Baltic League and LKL. In 2007, named MVP of the LKL All-Star Game and a participant in the Baltic League All-Star Game.
(2006-07): Had a breakout season with Zalgiris, averaging 12.7 points and 5.0 rebounds in 29.5 minutes in the Euroleague. Had two double-doubles and recorded 22 points, five rebounds, three assists, four steals and three blocks vs. Pau-Orthez. Averaged 11.2 points and 3.9 rebounds in 25.0 minutes in the Baltic League and 6.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in 15.0 minutes in the LKL.
(2005-06): In his first season with Zalgiris Kaunas senior team, averaged 5.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 15.7 minutes in Euroleague play. Posted 10.5 points and 4.7 rebounds in 20.6 minutes per game in the Baltic League. Contributed 9.5 points and 4.2 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game in the LKL.
(2004-05): In his first and only season for Lithuanian club Nevezis Kedainiai, averaged 13.1 points and 6.1 rebounds in 27.1 minutes in the LKL. In the Baltic League's second division, he averaged 13.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 2.2 blocks in 14 games. Averaged 14.6 points and 6.1 rebounds for Lithuania in the 2005 Under-20 European Championships.
Strengths: A gritty wing who can penetrate to the basket. Very active and a quality defender. Doesn't mind playing in traffic and can post smaller defenders. Solid mid-range spot-up shooter.
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