Jonas Valanciunas dunk in European U18 All-Star Game

Welcome to this new blog dedicated to a Lithuanian basketball prospect Jonas Valanciunas. We are going to try to keep you updated with the latest news about Jonas Valanciunas, post his stats, photos, and videos.

About Jonas Valanciunas

Jonas Valanciunas (born in 1992) is a 6-11 (210 cm) center currently playing for BC Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuanian Basketball League.

Valanciunas is one of the most dominant players of his generation in Europe; his numerous achievements so far include:

• MVP of the U16 European Basketball Championship 2008 after leading Lithuania to the championship title. Valanciunas averaged 14.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game in 8 games, while posting a double-double 5 times. He also finished the tournament as the leading shot blocker and second-best rebounder as was included on the All-Tournament Team.
• Led BC Lietuvos Rytas to the Finals of the EuroLeague Nike International Junior Tournament 2009, and was voted to the All-Tournament Team, posting 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks in the final game.
• Voted to the All-Tournament Team in the U18 European Basketball Championships 2009, where Lithuania finished 4th. Valanciunas averaged 19.3 points (2nd), 10.5 rebounds (4th), and 2.6 blocks (2nd) in this tournament.
• Named MVP of the European U18 All-Star Game played during EuroBasket 2009, where he posted 18 points and 19 rebounds.