Martynas Arlauskas (born 10 July 2000) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Pieno žvaigždės Pasvalys of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Martynas Arlauskas
Arlauskas in 2023
No. 55 – Pieno žvaigždės Pasvalys
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueLKL
Personal information
Born (2000-07-10) 10 July 2000 (age 23)
Kaunas, Lithuania
NationalityLithuanian
Listed height200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Listed weight93 kg (205 lb)
Career information
High schoolPresident Valdas Adamkus Gymnasium
(Kaunas, Lithuania)
CollegeGonzaga (2019–2022)
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2016–2019; 2022–present
Career history
2016–2019Žalgiris Kaunas
2016–2019Žalgiris-2 Kaunas
2022–presentPieno žvaigždės Pasvalys
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Lithuania
FIBA U16 European Championship
Silver medal – second place 2016 Poland Team

Early career edit

Arlauskas played high school basketball with President Valdas Adamkus Gymnasium in Kaunas, Lithuania, as well as for the Žalgiris Kaunas first and second clubs.[1] On 20 September 2018, he committed to play college basketball for Gonzaga, turning down professional options. He was ranked 42nd in his class by recruiting service 247Sports.[2]

Professional career edit

On 21 August 2022, Arlauskas returned to Lithuania, signing a two-year contract with Pieno žvaigždės Pasvalys of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[3]

Career statistics edit

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College edit

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Gonzaga 25 0 5.2 .440 .125 .615 .8 .1 .2 .1 1.2
2020–21 Gonzaga 17 1 2.4 .000 .000 .500 .3 .1 .1 .0 .1
2021–22 Gonzaga 16 0 3.6 .455 .000 .556 .8 .0 .1 .1 .9
Career 58 1 3.9 .400 .125 .577 .7 .1 .1 .1 .8

References edit

  1. ^ "Martynas Arlauskas". gozags.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  2. ^ Daniels, Evan (20 September 2018). "Lithuanian star Martynas Arlauskas commits to Gonzaga". 247Sports.com. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Pasvalyje – po studijų JAV sugrįžtantis M. Arlauskas". lkl.lt (in Lithuanian). 21 August 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2023.

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