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Ignas Sargiunas

RCSI: 170 (2018)
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
Position: PG/SG
High School: Kaunas Jonas Basanavicius Gymnasium
Hometown: Kaunas, Lithuania
College: Colorado St
Current Team: Neptunas
Win - Loss: 6 - 2

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2017 ANGT Kaunas Scouting Reports

Mike Schmitz
Mike Schmitz
Jan 21, 2017, 11:10 am
Ignas Sargiunas, 6-4, Point Guard/Shooting Guard, Zalgiris, 1999

Strengths
-Decent size for a combo guard at 6' 4”. Strong base.
-Solid all around athlete. Not a freaky leaper but quick feet on both ends of the floor.
-Although he struggled to make shots he's a plus shooter with his feet set. Gets great rotation, has touch. Can even sprint off screens at times.
-Transitioning from off guard to point guard, which makes him much more interesting moving forward. Showed that his handle has developed and he's a capable pick and roll passer, especially with his size. Can whip the ball around with one hand. Uses sweeping crossovers and hard in and out dribbles to break down his man, crisp footwork.
-Can get to his jumper off the bounce just shoots a bit of a moonball with a low release point.
-Doesn't shy away from contact at the rim – 10.2 free throw attempts per 40 minutes.
-Good feet defensively. Scrappy on that end. Will dig in and keep the ball contained. Sharp instincts off the ball.
-Showcased some leadership skills. Vocal on the floor. Plays with poise.

Weaknesses
-Good not great physical profile for a combo guard. Average frame. No length.
-Solid athlete but average by NBA standards
-Streaky shooter, especially off the dribble. Low release, elbow out, inconsistent rotation. Uncharacteristically 2-of-17 from three.
-Still working to find the right balance between scoring and playmaking. Still more of a two guard at this stage.
-A bit hunched with the ball. Can handle but isn't nearly as dynamic versus longer athletes.
-Struggles to finish through contact and over length. Average extension. Would benefit from a more reliable floater game.
-Lack of length and average frame hurt him versus bigger guards on the defensive end.
-Versatile guard but isn't quite great in one area and doesn't have the physical profile to lack an elite skill.

Outlook
One of the leaders of Zalgiris, Sargiunas did an admirable job of playing extended minutes at the one for really one of the first times in his career, at least versus the level of competition he found in Kaunas. Sargiunas' shooting potential, improved handle, leadership and vision are certainly intriguing attributes, especially if he's able to really turn into a lead guard. If Sargiunas remains more of an off guard, at 6' 4” with average length and a good not great skill set, he's not nearly as valuable from an NBA perspective.

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