Motiejus Krivas
| No. 14 – Arizona Wildcats | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Big 12 Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 1, 2004 |
| Nationality | Lithuanian |
| Listed height | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| Playing career | 2019–present |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2023 | BC Žalgiris-2 |
| 2022–2023 | →BC Žalgiris |
Motiejus Krivas (born December 1, 2004) is a Lithuanian college basketball player for the Arizona Wildcats of the Big 12 Conference.
Early life and career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Krivas has played for the Lithuania men's national under-18 and under-19 basketball teams and the under-20 team.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Wohl, Aidan (January 3, 2024). "Motiejus Krivas is improving while adjusting to his new life in the USA". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Rissotto, Ignacio (July 17, 2024). "Player Spotlight: Motiejus Krivas - The next Lithuanian giant". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ "Oficialu: „Žalgirio" talentas pasirinko NCAA – kelsis į prestižinį universitetą". 15min (in Lithuanian). May 16, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Givony, Jonathan (May 16, 2023). "Top international prospect Motiejus Krivas commits to Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Conahan, Jon (September 15, 2024). "Arizona Basketball Star Named Top-Ranked Returning College Player". SI.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.