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The lethal Lithuanian shooter was a standout for the New Zealand Breakers in NBL24.

23 Jun
Darren Barker for NBL.com.au

NBL Media looks at the Next Stars who could land in the NBA via the Draft in late June. 

Name: Mantas Rubstavicius
Position: G/F
Height: 6'7
Weight: 83kg
Age: 22
Born: Lithuania

Draft Profile Headers (1)

A Lithuanian sharpshooter who has great size and professional experience this early into his career.

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Draft Profile Headers in Action

The 22-year-old wing possess many of the same attributes as another European sharpshooter, Atlanta's Bogdan Bogdanovic.

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Draft Profile Headers What the Experts Say

Likely selection: Second round (Picks 31-58)

Rubstavicius is a dark-horse candidate to be selected in the second round of the upcoming NBA Draft. 

Draft Profile Headers Season Insight

Averages: 9.4 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 1.2 APG, 42.5% 3PT
Season highlight: Round 11 vs Cairns - 21 PTS (5-8 FG), 8 REB, 3 AST, 2-3 3PT

Draft Profile Headers Draft Projection

Known as a shooter, that is clearly Rubstavicius’ draw card, but his ability to put it on the floor and score in other ways is constantly growing. Rubstavicius is also a competitor, someone who wants to win and plays the right way.

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Draft Profile Headers Compared To

“Out of all the potential Next Stars who are available this year, Mantas is the one player who cares about winning more than anything else." - Mody Maor (Former New Zealand Breakers Coach)

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