Adas Juškevičius

Adas Juškevičius (born 3 January 1989) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Parma of the VTB United League. He is a 1.94 m (6 ft 4 1⁄2 in) tall combo guard.

Adas Juškevičius
Juškevičius with Galatasaray in 2018
No. 3 – Parma
PositionShooting guard / Point guard
LeagueVTB United League
Personal information
Born (1989-01-03) 3 January 1989
Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
NationalityLithuanian
Listed height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Listed weight90 kg (198 lb)
Career information
NBA draft2011 / Undrafted
Playing career2005–present
Career history
2005–2008Žalgiris-Arvydas Sabonis School
2008–2009Aisčiai
2009–2014Žalgiris
2010–2012→Rūdupis Prienai
2013–2014→Eisbären Bremerhaven
2014–2016Lietuvos rytas
2016–2017Zaragoza
2017–2018Lietkabelis
2018Galatasaray
2018–2019Nanterre 92
2019–presentParma
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Lithuania
European U-20 Championship
2008 LatviaTeam

Professional career

Tecnyconta Zaragoza (2016–2017)

On 9 November 2016, Juškevičius signed with Tecnyconta Zaragoza of Liga ACB.[1]

Lietkabelis Panevėžys (2017–2018)

On 23 July 2017, Juškevičius signed a one-year deal with Lietkabelis Panevėžys.[2] On 19 January 2018, he parted ways with Lietkabelis in order to sign in Turkey.[3]

Galatasaray (2018)

On 24 January 2018, he signed with Turkish club Galatasaray until the end of the 2018–19 season.[4]

Nanterre 92 (2018–2019)

On 3 August 2018, Juškevičius joined Nanterre 92 of the French LNB Pro A.[5]

Parma Basket (2019–present)

On August 2, 2019, Juškevičius signed with Parma of the VTB United League.[6] Juškevičius was selected to the 2020 VTB United League All-Star Game where he scored 12 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, dished out 1 assist and made 4 steals.[7]

National team career

Juškevičius was on Lithuania national basketball team candidates list before EuroBasket 2013, but haven't made into the final roster. In 2014 coach Jonas Kazlauskas included Juškevičius into preliminary 24 players list for main Lithuania squad as well.[8] Following Mantas Kalnietis injury, Juškevičius qualified into the main roster and represented Lithuania in 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[9] He also was included into the national team's candidates list in 2015, but was released on August 25.[10][11]

Adas Juškevičius with Lithuania in 2013

References
  1. "Adas Juskevicius refuerza al Tecnyconta Zaragoza". www.basketzaragoza.net (in Spanish). 9 November 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  2. "Adas Juskevicius signs with Lietkabelis". Sportando.com. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
  3. "Adas Juskevicius parted ways with Lietkabelis, will sign with Galatasaray". Sportando.com. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
  4. "Adas Juškevičius Galatasaray Odeabank'ta". galatasaray.org (in Turkish). 24 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  5. "Adas Juskevicius moves to Nanterre". Eurohoops.net. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
  6. "Parma inks Adas Juskevicius". Sportando. August 2, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  7. "„Pasaulio" rinktinei atstovavę A.Juškevičius ir M.Kuzminskas žibėjo Rusijos žvaigždžių mače". 15min.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  8. LTU - Numerous options as Kazlauskas announces list for Spain 2014 (in English)
  9. "Galutiniame rinktinės dvyliktuke Juškevičius keičia Kalnietį (atnaujinta)". BasketNews.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  10. "Paviešintas Lietuvos rinktinės kandidatų sąrašas". Delfi.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  11. "Oficialus verdiktas: J. Kazlauskas prieš kelionę į Graikiją atsisakė A. Juškevičiaus". Delfi.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 25 August 2015.
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