Paulius Murauskas has officially signed with Arizona; Wildcats coach Tommy Lloyd and others break down what the promising Lithuanian prospect could bring to the program.
Bruce Pascoe While officially completing his 2023-24 roster Wednesday, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd looked ahead at one of his most intriguing additions.
In addition, Murauskas last summer became the leading scorer in the FIBA U18 European Championships, averaging 20.7 points and 6.0 rebounds for Lithuania. He's ranked the No. 13 European prospect among players born in 2004 by Eurospects.com ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony wrote that Murauskas already has significant potential to become a mismatch for opponents in college because of his strong frame, ballhandling and shot-creation ability.
"This is even normal for older American players coming to different European leagues," Murauskas said."However, I believe that my experience playing in Europe, playing against mature players, will help me adapt more easily. I played at a really high level for two years now, and I believe my versatility, size and skills will be successful in the NCAA."
“Standing at 6-foot-8 and having long arms, Murauskas plays with the mobility, coordination and fluidity of a wing,” Rissotto wrote last December in SI's Overseas Roundup. “His optimal size for the position allows him to create mismatches against opponents in his current league, as he’s too fluid with the ball in his hands for opposing big men, and too strong and physically imposing for opposing guards and wings.
USA Basketball, which has been also handing point guard reps to five-star class of 2024 guard Dylan Harper, cut its training camp roster from 30 to 18 on Wednesday. It had been initially expected to slim down to the final 12 but instead kept two extra players while it makes a final decision.
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