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Adas Juškevičius

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Adas Juškevičius
Juškevičius with Galatasaray in 2018
No. 3 – Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski
PositionShooting guard / point guard
LeaguePLK
Personal information
Born (1989-01-03) 3 January 1989 (age 35)
Kačerginė, Lithuania
NationalityLithuanian
Listed height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Listed weight90 kg (198 lb)
Career information
NBA draft2011: undrafted
Playing career2005–present
Career history
2005–2014Žalgiris Kaunas
2005–2008→Žalgiris-Arvydas Sabonis School
2008–2009→Aisčiai
2010–2012→Rūdupis Prienai
2013–2014→Eisbären Bremerhaven
2014–2016Lietuvos rytas
2016–2017Zaragoza
2017–2018Lietkabelis
2018Galatasaray
2018–2019Nanterre 92
2019–2022Parma
2022Vanoli Cremona
2022–2024BC Wolves
2024–presentStal Ostrów Wielkopolski
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Lithuania
European U-20 Championship
Silver medal – second place 2008 Latvia Team

Adas Juškevičius (born 3 January 1989) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He is a combo guard who stands 1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in) tall.

Professional career

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Tecnyconta Zaragoza (2016–2017)

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

Lietkabelis Panevėžys (2017–2018)

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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)

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

Nanterre 92 (2018–2019)

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

Parma Basket (2019–2022)

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On 2 August 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]

Vanoli Cremona (2022)

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On 6 March 2022, Juškevičius signed with Vanoli Cremona of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.[8]

BC Wolves (2022–2024)

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On 6 July 2022, he signed with BC Wolves of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[9]

Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski (2024–present)

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On 6 November 2024, Juškevičius signed with Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[10]

National team career

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Adas Juškevičius with Lithuania in 2013

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.[11] Following Mantas Kalnietis injury, Juškevičius qualified into the main roster and represented Lithuania in 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[12] He also was included into the national team's candidates list in 2015, but was released on 25 August.[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ "Adas Juskevicius refuerza al Tecnyconta Zaragoza". www.basketzaragoza.net (in European 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. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  7. ^ ""Pasaulio" rinktinei atstovavę A.Juškevičius ir M.Kuzminskas žibėjo Rusijos žvaigždžių mače". 15min.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  8. ^ Yahyabeyoglu, Fersu (6 March 2022). "Cremona adds Juskevicius to their roster". Eurobasket. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Juškevičius – Pirmasis "Wolves" Žaidėjas". eurobasket.lt (in Lithuanian). 6 July 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Stal lands Adas Juskevicius, ex Wolves". Eurobasket. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  11. ^ LTU - Numerous options as Kazlauskas announces list for Spain 2014 (in English)
  12. ^ "Galutiniame rinktinės dvyliktuke Juškevičius keičia Kalnietį (atnaujinta)". BasketNews.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  13. ^ "Paviešintas Lietuvos rinktinės kandidatų sąrašas". Delfi.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  14. ^ "Oficialus verdiktas: J. Kazlauskas prieš kelionę į Graikiją atsisakė A. Juškevičiaus". Delfi.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 25 August 2015.
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