Rokas Jokubaitis

Rokas Jokubaitis (born 19 November 2000) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Žalgiris Kaunas of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and the EuroLeague. A native of Mažeikiai, he has competed with the Lithuanian junior national teams on multiple occasions.

Rokas Jokubaitis
No. 31 – Žalgiris Kaunas
PositionPoint guard
LeagueLKL
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (2000-11-19) 19 November 2000
Mažeikiai, Lithuania
NationalityLithuanian
Listed height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Listed weight88 kg (194 lb)
Career information
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–2019Žalgiris-2 Kaunas
2018–presentŽalgiris Kaunas
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Lithuania
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
2017 Slovakia U18 National Team
FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship
2016 Poland U16 National Team

Professional career

Jokubaitis first drew attention from scouts at the 2017 Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Kaunas, Lithuania.[1] In August 2017, he was named All-Star MVP at a Basketball Without Borders camp held in Israel.[2]

On 9 January 2018, Jokubaitis gained publicity in the United States after taking part for Žalgiris-2 Kaunas in the Big Baller Brand Challenge Games, which featured popular American brothers LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball.[3] In the game, he led all scorers with 31 points in an 80–90 loss to Vytautas Prienai–Birštonas.[4]

On 5 May 2018, Jokubaitis debuted with Žalgiris first team, in last regular season game, against Pieno žvaigždės.[5] On 14 June 2019, Jokubaitis signed a new three-year contract with the club.[6]

National team career

Jokubaitis represented the Lithuania national U16 team at the 2016 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship in Poland. At the tournament, he averaged 10.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, and helped the team win a silver medal.[7]

References
  1. Schmitz, Mike (21 January 2017). "2017 ANGT Kaunas Scouting Reports". DraftExpress.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  2. "Omar Dieng e l'MVP del Basketball Without Borders svoltosi in Israele". Sportando.com. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  3. Schmitz, Mike (8 January 2018). "What NBA scouts will be watching for in the Ball brothers' debut". ESPN. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  4. Zucker, Joseph (9 January 2018). "LiAngelo, LaMelo Ball Combine for 29 Points in Prienu Vytautas Debut". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  5. "Jokubaičio debiute "Žalgiris" užsitikrino pirmąją vietą LKL reguliariajame sezone". basketnews.lt (in Lithuanian). 5 May 2018.
  6. "Zalgiris retains top Lithuanian prospect, Rokas Jokubaitis, on a multi-year deal". zalgiris.lt. 14 June 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  7. "Rokas Jokubaitis (LTU)'s profile". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
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