Motiejus Krivas

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Motiejus Krivas
No. 13Arizona Wildcats
Position Center
League Big 12 Conference
Personal information
Born (2004-12-01) December 1, 2004 (age 20)
NationalityLithuanian
Listed height7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
College
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2023 BC Žalgiris-2
2022–2023BC Žalgiris

Motiejus Krivas (born December 1, 2004) is a Lithuanian college basketball player for the Arizona Wildcats of the Big 12 Conference.

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Early life and career

Krivas grew up in Šiauliai, Lithuania. [1] He began playing for BC Žalgiris-2 of the National Basketball League (NKL) in 2019. [2] Krivas averaged 13.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 1.5 assists during the 2022–23 season and was named the NKL's best defender. [3] He also played for the senior team, BC Žalgiris, in Lithuanian Basketball League and EuroLeague games. [4]

College career

Krivas committed to play college basketball in the United States for the Arizona Wildcats. [4] He averaged 5.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game as a freshman while primarily serving as the backup to Oumar Ballo. [5] Krivas entered his sophomore year as the Wildcats' starting center following Ballo's transfer to Indiana. [6]

National team career

Krivas has played for the Lithuania men's national under-18 and under-19 basketball teams and the under-20 team. [7]

References

  1. Wohl, Aidan (January 3, 2024). "Motiejus Krivas is improving while adjusting to his new life in the USA". Rivals.com . Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  2. Rissotto, Ignacio (July 17, 2024). "Player Spotlight: Motiejus Krivas - The next Lithuanian giant". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  3. "Oficialu: „Žalgirio" talentas pasirinko NCAA – kelsis į prestižinį universitetą". 15min (in Lithuanian). May 16, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Givony, Jonathan (May 16, 2023). "Top international prospect Motiejus Krivas commits to Arizona". ESPN.com . Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  5. Conahan, Jon (September 15, 2024). "Arizona Basketball Star Named Top-Ranked Returning College Player". SI.com . Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  6. Pascoe, Bruce (September 25, 2024). "Arizona Wildcats handling center Motiejus Krivas with caution as full practices underway this week". Arizona Daily Star . Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  7. Pascoe, Bruce (July 12, 2024). "Arizona big Motiejus Krivas teammates again with Paulius Murauskas in U20 EuroBasket event". Arizona Daily Star . Retrieved October 10, 2024.