Nationality Lithuanian Role Basketball Player Positions Basketball positions Name Valdas Vasylius Career start 2007 | Listed weight 210 lb (95 kg) Weight 95 kg Listed height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) Height 2.03 m Pro career 2007 | |
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League Lithuanian LeagueBaltic League Born September 3, 1983 (age 41) Klaipeda, Lithuania ( 1983-09-03 ) College Old Dominion (2003–2007) Education Norfolk Collegiate School, Old Dominion University | ||
PF LTU VALDAS VASYLIUS
Valdas Vasylius (born September 3, 1983) is a Lithuanian basketball player who plays for Lietkabelis Panevėžys of the Lithuanian League. He played collegiately at Old Dominion University. He also represented the Lithuanian national basketball team at the 2007 Summer Universiade.
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- PF LTU VALDAS VASYLIUS
- Valdas Vasylius rungtyniaus Juventus komandoje
- College career
- Professional career
- Euroleague career statistics
- References
Growing up in Lithuania, Vasylius learned to speak Lithuanian, Russian and German before learning English.
Valdas Vasylius rungtyniaus „Juventus“ komandoje
College career
Vasylius began as the sixth man on the ODU squad, but was the star player by his senior year, being named to the All-CAA First team. He also led his team to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship his sophomore and senior years.
Professional career
After graduating with a degree in international business, Vasylius returned to Europe to play with Polish team Anwil Włocławek, signing a one-year deal with the club. He left Polish team due to lack of playing time and joined Rethymno BC in Greece and later BC Nevėžis in Lithuania. In summer he signed with his hometown team BC Neptūnas. While a talented offensive player, his lack of athleticism hurt his chances of catching on with an NBA team. He also played for BC Siauliai during the 2011–2012 season.
Euroleague career statistics
Note: The EuroLeague is not the only competition in which the player participated for the team during the season. He also played in domestic competition, and regional competition if applicable.