Report: Arizona men’s basketball signs Nebraska forward transfer Ugnius Jarusevicius

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Arizona men's basketball has signed Nebraska transfer Ugnius Jarusevicius, a 6-foot-11 forward. Jarusevicius, who averaged 16.2 points and 7.3 rebounds at Central Michigan, missed most of last season due to injury.

Key points

Ugnius Jarusevicius signed with Arizona men's basketball
He is a 6-foot-11 forward with a history of injuries
Jarusevicius averaged 16.2 points and 7.3 rebounds at Central Michigan
He becomes the third Lithuanian big man under coach Tommy Lloyd
Arizona has two roster spots remaining for the 2026-27 season

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Tommy LloydMotiejus KrivasAzuolas TubelisKoa Peat

Ugnius JaruseviciusArizona WildcatsNebraska CornhuskersCentral Michigan Chippewas

Jan 2, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Ugnius Jarusevicius (13) warms up before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Arizona men’s basketball’s front court for the 2026-27 is taking shape. Nebraska transfer **Ugnius Jarusevicius** has signed with Arizona, giving the Wildcats an experienced, albeit injury-riddled big man who missed all but one game last season. Jarusevicius, a 6-foot-11 senior, starred at Central Michigan before transferring to the Cornhuskers ahead of the 2025-26 season. He was expected to be a key reserve at Nebraska but appeared in just one game due to a lingering back injury. The Alytus, Lithuania native played the 2024-25 season at Central Michigan, where he averaged 16.2 points and 7.3 rebounds. With the Chippewas, he shot 53.7% from the field, 71.8% from the free throw line and 31% from three-point range (22-71). He ranked fifth in the MAC in scoring average. Jarusevicius began his career at Cal State Bakersfield. He missed half of his freshman season with an ankle injury. Jarusevicius’ injury history will be a point of concern. Jarusevicius passed a visit on his visit to Arizona last week, according to Jason Scheer of Wildcat Authority. Jarusevicius competed for the Lithuanian youth national team and spent two years in the NKL, Lithuania’s second-tier of professional basketball. Jarusevicius will become the third Lithuanian big man to play under **Tommy Lloyd**, joining **** and **Azuolas Tubelis**. Jarusevicius becomes the sixth addition to the 2026-27 roster and the second addition as many weeks to the front court. The Wildcats last week signed Dutch forward **Endurance** **Aiyamenkhue**. Arizona also returns **Mabil Mawut**. Arizona still has two roster spots to fill for next season, and there’s hope that one of them could go to ****. Peat has until May 27 to withdraw from the NBA Draft.

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What are Ugnius Jarusevicius' stats from his time at Central Michigan?

At Central Michigan, Ugnius Jarusevicius averaged 16.2 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.

Why did Ugnius Jarusevicius transfer to Arizona?

Jarusevicius transferred to Arizona after missing most of the previous season at Nebraska due to a back injury.

Who are the other Lithuanian players on Arizona's basketball team?

The other Lithuanian players on Arizona's basketball team are Motiejus Krivas and Azuolas Tubelis.

Report: Arizona men’s basketball signs Nebraska forward transfer Ugnius Jarusevicius

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