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SAKEVICIUTE
CENTER
A MODERN INSIDE PLAYERS WITH GOOD OFFENSIVE SKILLS
+ HEIGHT: 190 CM
+ YEAR OF BORN: 1999
+ PASSPORT: LITHUANIA
+ TEAM: BKG PRIMA [A DIVISION – HUNGARY]
Season 2024-2025: Panther Roseto (Serie A2 – Italy)
Strenghts.
Very Dangerous from Outside the 3-Point Line
Laura has established herself as a highly effective long-range shooter, making her a constant threat from beyond the arc. This skill opens up space for her teammates, as defenders must stretch out to guard her.
Very good Rebounder and Shot Blocker
She excels in her rebounding and shot-blocking abilities. Her keen basketball IQ allows her to position herself effectively to grab rebounds on both ends of the floor.
Soft Hands and Good Footwork Inside the Paint
Laura is also a strong player inside the paint. Her soft hands allow her to finish smoothly around the rim, whether she’s catching difficult passes or converting contested layups. Her footwork in the paint is exceptional, allowing her to pivot and create scoring opportunities with ease.
Versatile Defensive Capabilities
Her defensive awareness allows her to anticipate passes and force turnovers, making her a key part of her team’s defensive strategy. Her ability to protect the rim makes her an all-around threat.
Leadership and Basketball IQ
Laura is not only a standout player physically but also a leader on the court. Her basketball IQ is exceptional, and she is often seen directing traffic on offense and organizing defensive sets. She reads the game well, making quick decisions that benefit her team.
Career Highlights.
European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B for Women in Tallinn (Estonia) -2014: 8 games: 4.0ppg,
6.9rpg, BPG-2(2.4bpg)
European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B in Ohrid-Struga (North Macedonia) -2015 (Gold): 7 games:
8.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.1apg, BPG-4(2.0), FGP: 45.1%, FT: 60.9%
Lithuanian Cup Semifinals -2016
Lithuanian LMKL Champion -2016, 18
Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian AMKL Center of the Year -2016, 17
Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian AMKL Most Improved Player of the Year -2016
Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian AMKL First Team -2016, 17
Lithuanian AMKL Champion -2016
Lithuanian U18 National Team -2016-17
European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Sopron (Hungary) -2016: 7 games: 3.9ppg, 4.4rpg
Lithuanian LMKL Finalist -2017
European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Sopron (Hungary) -2017: 7 games: 5.6ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.3apg, 1.1spg,
BPG-4(1.7), FGP: 35.0%, FT: 73.3%
Lithuanian LMKL -2018 (Player of the Week Rd.16)
Lithuanian LMKL Cup Winner -2018, 21, 23
Eurobasket.com All-EEWBL Honorable Mention -2018
Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LMKL Second Team -2018
Lithuanian LMKL Regular Season Champion -2018
Lithuanian U20 National Team -2018-19
Eurobasket.com All-European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B Honorable Mention -2018
European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Oradea (Romania) -2018 (Bronze): 7 games: 10.0ppg,
8.3rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 58.1%, FT: 64.5%
Lithuanian LMKL Cup Finalist -2019
Latvian-Estonian-Lithuanian League Semifinals -2019
Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian Moteru Lyga Center of the Year -2019, 21
Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian Moteru Lyga First Team -2019, 21, 22
Lithuanian Moteru Lyga Regular Season Champion -2019, 20, 21, 22, 23
Lithuanian Moteru Lyga Semifinals -2019
Lithuanian Moteru Lyga Division B Semifinals -2019
European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Klatovy (Czech Republic) -2019: 7 games: 6.4ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.9apg,
BPG-1(2.6), FGP: 32.4%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 68.2%
Lithuanian National Team -2019, 21
Lithuanian Cup Finalist -2020
Douglas BBL Elite Division Regular Season Runner-Up -2020
Douglas BBL Elite Division Semifinals -2020
Lithuanian Moteru Lyga -2021 (Player of the Week Rd.9)
Estonian Douglas BBL -2021 (Player of the Week Rd.9)
FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2021 Qualifiers -2021: 1 game: 0pts, 1reb
Lithuanian Moteru Lyga Champion -2021, 22, 23, 24
Eurobasket.com All-EWBL Honorable Mention -2022
EWBL Semifinals -2022
WBBL Elite Group Regular Season Runner-Up -2022
WBBL Elite Group Finalist -2022
Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian Moteru Lyga Finals MVP -2022
Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian Moteru Lyga Player of the Year -2022
WBBL Regular Season Runner-Up -2023
WBBL Finalist -2023
Lithuanian Moteru Lyga -2024 (Player of the Week Rd.5)
WBBL Semifinals -2024
Italian Serie A2 Bracket 1 Champion -2025
Italian Serie A2 Finalist -2025
Career Stats.
2015-2016: Hoptrans-Sirenos Kaunas (LMKL): 12 games: 2.8ppg, 3.6rpg; BWBL: 6 games: 1.3ppg, 1.7rpg, played also at Kauno KM Aisčiai (AMKL)
2016-2017: Hoptrans-Sirenos Kaunas (LMKL, starting five): 31 games: 4.5ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.0rpg, Eurocup: 6 games: 1.8ppg
2017-2018: Hoptrans-Sirenos Kaunas (LMKL, starting five): 26 games: 9.7ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.5apg, 1.2spg, FGP-1(63.1%), FT: 75.0%; EEWBL: 9 games: 9.2ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.2spg, FGP: 50.0%, FT: 65.2%
2018-2019: Vilniaus universitetas (LMKL), played also at BC Kibirkštis Vilnius (LMKL, starting five): 13 games: 9.2ppg, RPG-5(7.0), 1.9apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 50.8%, 3PT-2(50.0%), FT: 75.9%; Lat-Est-Ltu League: 18 games: 9.2ppg, 7.2rpg, 1.7apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 50.8%, FT: 73.9%; EEWBL: 7 games: 6.3ppg, 3.9rpg, FGP: 52.9%, FT: 66.7%
2019-2020: BC Kibirkštis Vilnius (Moterų Lyga, starting five): EWBL: 7 games: 6.7ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.4apg, 1.0spg, BPG-5(1.1), FGP: 41.4%, 3PT-3(55.6%), FT: 80.0%; Douglas BBL: 14 games: 5.4ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.4apg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 63.6%
2020-2021: Vilniaus Kibirkštis-MRU (Moterų Lyga, starting five): 23 games: 9.8ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.6apg, 1.7spg, FGP-1(60.6%), 3PT-1(44.4%), FT: 72.3%; EWBL: 7 games: 8.7ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.0apg, 1.6spg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 59.4%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 68.0%
2021-2022: Vilniaus Kibirkštis-MRU (Moterų Lyga, starting five): 9 games: 12.1ppg, 6.9rpg, 2.3apg, 1.0spg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 59.7%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 87.0%; WBBL: 24 games: 9.7ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.2apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 52.9%, 3PT: 21.9%, FT: 70.1%; EWBL: 7 games: 11.4ppg, 6.1rpg, 2.0apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 58.1%, 3PT: 29.4%, FT: 62.5%
2022-2023: Vilniaus Kibirkštis-MRU (Moterų Lyga): 4 games: 5.0ppg, 1.0rpg; Eurocup: 7 games: 2.0ppg, 1.0rpg; WBBL: 22 games: 6.0ppg, 3.4rpg, FGP: 61.4%, 3PT: 41.2%, FT: 72.7%
2023-2024: Vilniaus Kibirkštis-MRU (Moterų Lyga, starting five): 19 games: 6.4ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 47.6%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 71.7%; Eurocup: 6 games: 5.0ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.5apg, 1.0spg; WBBL: 23 games: 7.7ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.0apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 48.7%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 73.7%
2024-2025: Aran Cucine Panthers Roseto (Italy-Serie A2, starting five): 33 games: 9.0ppg, 5.8rpg, FGP: 53.0%, 3PT: 32.0%, FT: 73.0%
2025-2026: BKG Prima Natura (Hungary–A Division, starting five)
