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Jersey Number 25
Arturas Butajevas
- Height:
- 6-10
- Weight:
- 235
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Klaipeda, Lithuania
Overview
International Experience
- Brings a physical presence to the Gators’ frontcourt with a soft shooting touch and a relentless approach on the boards.
- Has extensive experience with Lithuania on the FIBA international stage, consistently ranking at or near the top of the rebounding rankings at every championship.
- Competed with Unicaja Malaga in 2025-26, averaging 13.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
International Experience
- Competed with Lithuania in FIBA championships in three straight summers from 2023-25.
- Averaged 13.9 points and a tournament-high 9.3 rebounds at the 2025 U18 EuroBasket, helping lead Lithuania to a 6-1 record, highlighted by 25 points and 16 rebounds vs. Greece.
- Posted 14.4 points and 11.3 rebounds in the 2024 U17 World Cup, helping Lithuania to a fifth place finish and a 5-2 record. Butajevas’ performance included three double-doubles, highlighted by 16 points and 19 rebounds vs. Canada, and his 11.3 rebounds per game ranked second in the event.
- Averaged 15.6 points and a tournament-best 9.9 rebounds per game at the 2023 U16 European Championship, as Lithuania finished fourth place with a 5-2 record. Butajevas recorded three double-doubles, including 23 points and 14 vs. France in the bronze medal game.
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