Karolis Lukošiūnas (born 4 August 1997) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Juventus Utena of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[1]

Karolis Lukošiūnas
No. 16 – Juventus Utena
PositionShooting guard
LeagueLKL
Personal information
Born (1997-08-04) 4 August 1997 (age 27)
Vilnius, Lithuania
Listed height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Listed weight87 kg (192 lb)
Career information
NBA draft2019: undrafted
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2018Ežerūnas Molėtai
2018–2019Šiauliai
2018Delikatesas Joniškis
2019–2023Žalgiris Kaunas
2023Salt Lake City Stars
2024Žalgiris Kaunas
2024–presentJuventus Utena
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

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Lukošiūnas started his professional career signing with Ežerūnas Molėtai. After impressive 2017–18 season with Ežerūnas, Lukošiūnas was invited to BC Šiauliai.

On 30 October 2023, Lukošiūnas joined the Salt Lake City Stars after being selected in the first round of the 2023 NBA G League draft.[2] However, he was waived on 28 December.[3]

On 3 July 2024, Lukošiūnas signed a one-year contract with Juventus Utena of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[4]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high

EuroLeague

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2019–20 Žalgiris 6 0 2.7 .167 .200 1.0 .5 0.5 0.8
2020–21 16 1 5.7 .414 .407 .500 .3 .2 .1 .1 2.3 0.8
2021–22 20 10 11.7 .333 .333 .500 .9 .6 .3 .1 3.6 1.6
2022–23 22 0 6.8 .389 .364 .4 .3 .2 1.8 0.5
2023–24 1 0 12.0 .333 .333 6.0 -2.0
Career 65 11 7.7 .356 .350 .500 .5 .4 .2 .0 2.4 .9

References

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  1. ^ "Karolis Lukošiūnas / Žaidėjai".
  2. ^ "Stars Announce 2023-24 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  3. ^ "2023-2024 Salt Lake City Stars Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  4. ^ ""Uniclub Casino – Juventus" gretas papildė Karolis Lukošiūnas". utenosjuventus.lt (in Lithuanian). 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.