Ignas Brazdeikis

{{Short description|Lithuanian-Canadian basketball player (born 1999)}}

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Ignas Brazdeikis

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| image_size =

| caption = Brazdeikis with Žalgiris in 2025

| number = 8

| team = Žalgiris

| position = Small forward

| league = LKL
EuroLeague

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|1|8}}

| birth_place = Kaunas, Lithuania

| nationality = Lithuanian / Canadian

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 7

| weight_lb = 221

| high_school =

Holy Trinity CSS (Oakville, Ontario)
Orangeville Prep (Mono, Ontario)

| college = Michigan (2018–2019)

| draft_year = 2019

| draft_round = 2

| draft_pick = 47

| draft_team = Sacramento Kings

| career_start = 2019

| years1 = {{nbay|2019|start}}–{{nbay|2020|end}}

| team1 = New York Knicks

| years2 = 2019–2021

| team2 = → Westchester Knicks

| team3 = Philadelphia 76ers

| years3 = {{nbay|2020|end}}

| team4 = Orlando Magic

| years4 = {{nbay|2020|end}}–{{nbay|2021|end}}

| years5 = 2021–2022

| team5 = → Lakeland Magic

| years6 = 2022–2023

| team6 = Žalgiris

| years7 = 2023–2024

| team7 = Olympiacos

| years8 = 2024–present

| team8 = Žalgiris

| highlights =

King Mindaugas Cup MVP (2025)
LΚL champion (2023)
King Mindaugas Cup winner (2023, 2025)
Greek Cup winner (2024)
Greek Super Cup winner (2023)
AP Honorable mention All-American (2019)
Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2019)
Second-team All-Big Ten (2019)
Big Ten All-Freshman team (2019)

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Ignas Brazdeikis (born January 8, 1999) is a Lithuanian–Canadian professional basketball player for Žalgiris of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. As a freshman, he was a 2019 Second team All-Big Ten selection, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and a Big Ten All-Freshman honoree. Brazdeikis was selected with the 47th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings, and was then traded to the New York Knicks. He has played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic as well as NBA G League Westchester Knicks and Lakeland Magic.

He has played internationally for Canada men's national basketball team in youth U-16 and U-17 competitions. After beginning his professional career, he sought Lithuanian citizenship and played for the Lithuania men's national basketball team. He has played for Žalgiris of the Lithuanian Basketball League.

Early life

Brazdeikis was born in Kaunas, Lithuania, to Diana and Sigitas "Sigis" Brazdeikis. He has an older sister, Ema. His second aunt, Lina Brazdeikytė, is a former professional basketball player who won the EuroBasket Women 1997 with the Lithuania women's national team.{{cite web |last1=Augustis |first1=Mindaugas |title=J. Valančiūno pašonėje bręstantis talentas: planuose – NBA, kraujyje – Lietuvos rinktinė |url=https://www.delfi.lt/krepsinis/herojai/j-valanciuno-pasoneje-brestantis-talentas-planuose-nba-kraujyje-lietuvos-rinktine.d?id=74287990 |website=DELFI |access-date=December 3, 2018 |language=lt-LT |date=April 10, 2017}} His family emigrated to Chicago before moving to Winnipeg and Etobicoke (where he started to play basketball at the age of six) before settling in Oakville, Ontario.{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2018/10/27/michigan-basketball-ignas-brazdeikis/1774602002/|title=Meet Ignas Brazdeikis: 'There hasn't been a Michigan player like me'|access-date=December 3, 2018|date=October 27, 2018|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Sang, Orion}}

High school career

Brazdeikis attended Holy Trinity CSS in Oakville, where he became the first grade nine student to play for the senior team.{{cite web |last1=Kuiperij |first1=Jon |title=Oakville basketball player named to national Cadet team |url=https://www.insidehalton.com/community-story/5546476-oakville-basketball-player-named-to-national-cadet-team/ |website=InsideHalton.com |access-date=September 17, 2019 |date=April 8, 2015}} He then transferred to Orangeville Prep in Mono, where he was named Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association MVP in 2017 and 2018.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/OntarioSBA/status/852186232625016833|title=@OntarioSBA status update|access-date=April 2, 2018|date=April 12, 2017|publisher=Twitter|author=Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/OntarioSBA/status/974657856937934849|title=@OntarioSBA status update|access-date=April 2, 2018|date=March 16, 2018|publisher=Twitter|author=Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ontariosba.ca/news_article/show/898170?referrer_id=3072240|title=Men's 2018 OSBA Award Winners Announced|website=ontariosba.ca|date=March 16, 2018|access-date=April 3, 2018}} As a junior he led Orangeville to the 2017 OSBA championship and won the tournament MVP award. Brazdeikis is generally right-handed, including his dribble, but shoots the basketball left-handed.{{cite web|url=https://www.landof10.com/michigan/michigan-basketball-ignas-brazdeikis-recruiting-scorer-canadian|title=Michigan signee Ignas Brazdeikis is different, but he's right fit for Wolverines, John Beilein|access-date=April 2, 2018|date=March 28, 2018|website=landof10.com|publisher=Cox Media Group|author=Goheen, Kevin}} During Brazdeikis's high school years, he was mentored by former Wolverine Nik Stauskas.

By May 2017 Brazdeikis was undecided between matriculating with the class of 2017 or 2018 and had taken unofficial visits to Michigan, Vanderbilt and Cincinnati.{{cite web|url=http://www.zagsblog.com/2017/05/05/canadian-guard-ignas-brazdeikis-leaning-toward-2018/|title=Canadian Wing Ignas Brazdeikis 'Leaning Toward' 2018|access-date=April 2, 2018|date=May 5, 2017|author=Zagoria, Adam|website=Zagsblog.com}} After accumulating offers from several schools including Baylor, Cal, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, and USC and rankings of number 66 overall and 16 small forward at 247sports.com, Brazdeikis announced that he would officially visit Michigan, Vanderbilt and Florida on September 8, 15 and 29, 2017, respectively.{{cite web|url=http://thespun.com/college-hoops/ignas-brazdeikis-michigan-vanderbilt-florida-official-visits|title=4-Star F Ignas Brazdeikis Sets Up 3 Official Visits|access-date=April 2, 2018|date=September 8, 2017|work=The Spun|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708104048/https://thespun.com/college-hoops/ignas-brazdeikis-michigan-vanderbilt-florida-official-visits|archive-date=July 8, 2018|url-status=dead}} He gave a Michigan a verbal commitment on September 22.{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2722376-4-star-sg-prospect-ignas-brazdeikis-commits-to-michigan-over-vanderbilt|title=4-Star SG Prospect Ignas Brazdeikis Commits to Michigan over Vanderbilt|access-date=April 2, 2018|date=September 22, 2017|publisher=Bleacher Report|author=Wells, Adam}} After he committed, Michigan stopped recruiting R. J. Barrett.{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2017/r-j-barrett-final-three-decision-date-set|title=The R.J. Barrett Blog: Final three, decision date set and more|access-date=April 2, 2018|date=October 6, 2017|work=USA Today|author=Barrett, R. J.}} He signed a National Letter of Intent with Michigan on November 10, 2017, along with the 2018 class that included Colin Castleton, David DeJulius, Brandon Johns, and Adrien Nunez.

Brazdeikis was expected to be Michigan's best incoming freshman according to Yahoo Sports and ESPN in 2018.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/way-early-top-25-2018-19-college-basketball-season-033644755.html|title=Way-too-early top 25 for the 2018–19 college basketball season|access-date=April 3, 2018|date=April 2, 2018|publisher=Yahoo Sports|author=Eisenberg, Jeff}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/22966716/college-basketball-way-too-early-top-25-rankings-2018-19|title=Fresh off Final Four, Kansas leads Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2018–19|access-date=April 3, 2018|date=April 2, 2018|publisher=ESPN|author=Medcalf, Myron}}

College career

File:20181204 John Beilein at UM-NW game (2).jpg's 800th career win. (pictured December 4)]]

In Michigan's November 6, 63–44 victory over Norfolk State, Brazdeikis debuted with 12 points in head coach John Beilein's 800th career win.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082446|title=Teske scores 13, No. 19 Michigan beats Norfolk State 63-44|access-date=November 6, 2018|date=November 6, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/11/6/mens-basketball-michigan-raises-banners-beilein-wins-800th-game-in-opening-night-victory.aspx?path=mbball|title=Michigan Raises Banners, Beilein Wins 800th Game in Opening Night Victory|access-date=November 7, 2018|date=November 7, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} In his second game on November 10, during a 56–37 victory against Holy Cross, Brazdeikis added 19 points, including 15 points in the first five minutes to start the second half as well as seven rebounds.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082447|title=Brazdeikis leads No. 19 Michigan over Holy Cross 56-37|access-date=November 10, 2018|date=November 10, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/11/10/mens-basketball-brazdeikis-second-half-performance-leads-michigan-to-victory-over-holy-cross.aspx?path=mbball|title=Brazdeikis' Second-Half Performance Leads Michigan to Victory over Holy Cross|access-date=November 10, 2018|date=November 10, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On November 18, Brazdeikis helped Michigan defeat Providence 66–47 to win the Hall of Fame Tip Off tournament with a game-high 20 points and another 7 rebounds.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401096969|title=Michigan beats Providence for Tip-Off title|access-date=November 18, 2018|date=November 18, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/11/18/mens-basketball-michigan-defeats-providence-wins-naismith-hall-of-fame-tip-off-tournament.aspx|title=Michigan Defeats Providence, Wins Naismith Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament|access-date=November 18, 2018|date=November 18, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} He repeated his 20-point, 7-rebound performance the next time out on November 23 against Chattanooga during their 83–55 victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082450|title=No. 9 Michigan rolls past Chattanooga 83-55|access-date=November 23, 2018|date=November 23, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/11/23/mens-basketball-wolverines-cruise-past-mocs-behind-career-highs-from-teske-brazdeikis.aspx|title=Wolverines Cruise Past Mocs Behind Career Highs from Teske, Brazdeikis|access-date=November 23, 2018|date=November 23, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} Brazdeikis posted his third consecutive 20-point game on November 28, as Michigan defeated (#11 AP Poll/#13 Coaches Poll) North Carolina 84–67 in the ACC–Big Ten Challenge behind his career-high 24 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082451|title=No. 7 Michigan rolls past No. 11 North Carolina 84-67|access-date=November 29, 2018|date=November 29, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/11/29/mens-basketball-cruising-at-crisler-u-m-rolls-past-unc-behind-brazdeikis-matthews-dominant-d.aspx|title=Cruising at Crisler: U-M Rolls Past UNC Behind Brazdeikis, Matthews & Dominant 'D'|access-date=November 29, 2018|date=November 29, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}}

File:20181204 Iggy Brazdeikis at UM-NW game (1).jpg on defense against the 2018–19 Northwestern Wildcats]]

On December 1, Michigan defeated (#19/#18) Purdue 76–57 in its Big Ten Conference season opener. Brazdeikis contributed 12 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082452|title=Poole scores 21, No. 7 Michigan beats No. 19 Purdue 86-57|access-date=December 1, 2018|date=December 1, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/12/1/mens-basketball-poole-defense-lead-u-m-past-no-19-18-purdue-to-eighth-consecutive-win.aspx|title=Poole, Defense Lead U-M Past No. 19/18 Purdue, to Eighth Consecutive Win|access-date=December 1, 2018|date=December 1, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} On December 3, he was recognized as Big Ten Freshman of the Week for his performance against these two ranked teams.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2018/12/3/michigan-sweeps-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204005812/https://bigten.org/news/2018/12/3/michigan-sweeps-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 4, 2018|title=Michigan Sweeps Weekly Men's Basketball Honors|access-date=December 3, 2018|date=December 3, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/12/3/2018-19-michigan-mens-basketball-awards-and-honors.aspx|title=Awards & Honors: Poole, Brazdeikis Sweep B1G Weekly Honors|access-date=December 3, 2018|date=December 3, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} Following a 23-point game against Northwestern{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082453|title=No. 5 Michigan holds off Northwestern for 62-60 win|access-date=December 4, 2018|date=December 4, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/12/4/mens-basketball-maize-and-whew-u-m-defense-holds-off-northwestern-for-ninth-straight-win.aspx|title=Maize and Whew: U-M Defense Turns Away Northwestern for Ninth Straight Win|access-date=December 4, 2018|date=December 4, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} and a 17-point performance against South Carolina,{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082454|title=No. 5 Michigan stays unbeaten, tops South Carolina 89-78|access-date=December 8, 2018|date=December 8, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/12/8/mens-basketball-poole-party-a-big-splash-as-jordan-isaiah-light-it-up-from-behind-the-arc.aspx|title=Poole Party a Big Splash as Jordan, Isaiah Light it Up From Behind the Arc|access-date=December 8, 2018|date=December 8, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Kornacki, Steve}} Brazdeikis was recognized as co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week on December 10.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2018/12/10/indiana-michigan-purdue-wisconsin-earn-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx?path=mbball|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214065043/https://bigten.org/news/2018/12/10/indiana-michigan-purdue-wisconsin-earn-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx?path=mbball|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 14, 2018|title=Indiana, Michigan, Purdue, Wisconsin Earn Weekly Men's Basketball Honors|access-date=December 10, 2018|date=December 10, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/12/3/2018-19-michigan-mens-basketball-awards-and-honors.aspx?path=mbball|title=Awards & Honors: Brazdeikis Repeats as B1G Freshman of the Week|access-date=December 10, 2018|date=December 10, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} On December 30, Michigan defeated Binghamton 74–52. Michigan was led by Brazdeikis with a game-high 21 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082457|title=No. 2 Michigan pulls away for 74-52 win over Binghamton|access-date=December 30, 2018|date=December 30, 2018|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/12/30/mens-basketball-strong-second-half-leads-u-m-past-binghamton-to-13th-straight-win.aspx|title=Strong Second Half Leads U-M Past Binghamton, to 13th Straight Win|access-date=December 30, 2018|date=December 30, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} The following day, he earned Big Ten Freshman of the week recognition for the third time in December.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2018/12/31/michigan-and-michigan-state-earn-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx?path=mbball|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101051345/https://bigten.org/news/2018/12/31/michigan-and-michigan-state-earn-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx?path=mbball|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 1, 2019|title=Michigan and Michigan State Earn Weekly Men's Basketball Honors|access-date=December 31, 2018|date=December 31, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/12/3/2018-19-michigan-mens-basketball-awards-and-honors.aspx?path=mbball|title=Awards & Honors: Brazdeikis Earns Third B1G Freshman of the Week Honor|access-date=December 31, 2018|date=December 31, 2018|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} On January 3, Michigan returned to Big Ten play with a 68–55 victory over Penn State powered by Brazdeikis' first career double-double (16 points and a career-high 11 rebounds).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082458|title=No. 2 Michigan still unbeaten after beating Penn State 68-55|access-date=January 4, 2019|date=January 3, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/1/3/mens-basketball-defense-prevails-again-for-wolverines-in-victory-over-nittany-lions.aspx|title=Defense Prevails Again for Wolverines in Victory over Nittany Lions|access-date=January 4, 2019|date=January 3, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} On January 9, Brazdeikis was one of 7 Big Ten athletes included on the John Wooden Award Men's Midseason Top 25 watchlist.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/page/woodenwatch010919/college-basketball-2019-wooden-award-midseason-top-25|title=Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 announced|access-date=January 28, 2019|date=January 9, 2019|publisher=ESPN}} On January 13, the 2018–19 Wolverines team defeated Northwestern to establish a school record for best start at 17–0 and tied the school's record 17-game win streak.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082459|title=No. 2 Michigan now 17-0 after 80-60 win over Northwestern|access-date=January 14, 2019|date=January 13, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/1/13/mens-basketball-career-nights-from-simpson-teske-spark-u-m-to-victory-program-best-17-0-start.aspx|title=Career Nights from Simpson, Teske Spark U-M to Victory, Program-Best 17-0 Start|access-date=January 14, 2019|date=January 13, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} On January 19, Michigan lost to Wisconsin 64–54, as Brazdeikis went scoreless.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082460|title=Ethan Happ, Badgres knock No. 2 Michigan from ranks of unbeaten, 64-54|access-date=January 19, 2019|date=January 19, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/1/19/mens-basketball-wolverines-suffer-first-loss-of-season-at-wisconsin.aspx|title=Wolverines Suffer First Loss of Season at Wisconsin|access-date=January 19, 2019|date=January 19, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} On January 22, Michigan defeated Minnesota 59–57 after a buzzer beater by Matthews. Michigan was led by Brazdeikis with a game-high 18 points and career-tying 11 rebounds, for his second double-double of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082461|title=Matthews beats buzzer, No. 5 Michigan edges Minnesota 59-57|access-date=January 22, 2019|date=January 22, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/1/22/mens-basketball-matthews-buzzer-beater-puts-emphatic-end-to-minnesotas-upset-bid.aspx|title=Matthews' Buzzer Beater Puts Emphatic End to Minnesota's Upset Bid|access-date=January 22, 2019|date=January 22, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} On January 25, Michigan defeated Indiana 69–46. Michigan was led by Brazdeikis with a game-high 20 points, while Matthews added 10 points and a career-tying 11 rebounds for his sixth career double-double. Michigan jumped out to a 17–0 lead and its defense allowed only 18 points in the first half, as Indiana shot a season-low 27.6% from the field during the game.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082380|title=No. 5 Michigan keeps rolling with 69-46 win at Indiana|access-date=January 25, 2019|date=January 25, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/1/25/mens-basketball-wolverines-jump-out-to-big-early-lead-roll-to-victory-over-hoosiers.aspx|title=Wolverines Jump Out to Big Early Lead, Roll to Victory Over Hoosiers|access-date=January 25, 2019|date=January 25, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} The 23-point victory marked the largest ever by Michigan on the road against Indiana.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/1/28/2018-19-michigan-mens-basketball-awards-and-honors.aspx?path=mbball|title=Awards & Honors: Brazdeikis Tabbed B1G Freshman of the Week|access-date=January 28, 2019|date=January 28, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129064213/https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/1/28/2018-19-michigan-mens-basketball-awards-and-honors.aspx?path=mbball|archive-date=January 29, 2019|url-status=dead}} On January 28, Brazdeikis earned his fourth Big Ten Freshman of the Week recognition for his performances against Minnesota and Indiana. This surpassed Tim Hardaway Jr. and Nik Stauskas and established a new school record for most such awards.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/1/28/michigan-michigan-state-and-minnesota-earn-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129010209/https://bigten.org/news/2019/1/28/michigan-michigan-state-and-minnesota-earn-weekly-mens-basketball-honors.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 29, 2019|title=Michigan, Michigan State and Minnesota Earn Weekly Men's Basketball Honors|access-date=January 28, 2019|date=January 28, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}} On February 5, Brazdeikis was one of four Big Ten athletes named to the Wooden Award Late Season Top 20 Watch List.{{cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2019-02-04/wooden-award-2018-2019-mens-late-season-top-20-watch-list|title=Wooden Award announces 2018-19 Men's Late Season Top 20 Watch List|access-date=February 6, 2019|date=February 5, 2019|publisher=NCAA.org}} That night, he made a career-high five three-pointers and scored a game-high 23 points as Michigan defeated Rutgers 77–65 and head coach John Beilein passed Johnny Orr for the most Big Ten wins as Michigan head coach with 121.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401082463|title=Brazdeikis scores 23 to lead No. 17 Michigan over Rutgers|access-date=February 5, 2019|date=February 5, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/2/5/mens-basketball-wolverines-defeat-rutgers-deliver-beilein-historic-birthday-gift.aspx|title=Wolverines Defeat Rutgers, Deliver Beilein Historic Birthday Gift|access-date=February 5, 2019|date=February 5, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} On February 7, Brazdeikis was one of two Big Ten athletes (along with Jordan Murphy) named a Karl Malone Award Top 10 finalist.{{cite web|url=http://www.hoophall.com/news/naismith-memorial-basketball-hall-of-fame-narrows-watch-list-for-2019-karl-malone-award/|title=Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Narrows Watch List for 2019 Karl Malone Award|access-date=February 7, 2019|date=February 7, 2019|publisher=Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame}}

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Following the season, he was a 2019 Second team All-Big Ten selection (coaches and media), the Big Ten Freshman of the Year (coaches and media) and a Big Ten All-Freshman honoree (coaches and media).{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/3/11/big-ten-unveils-mens-basketball-postseason-honors-on-btn.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091011/https://bigten.org/news/2019/3/11/big-ten-unveils-mens-basketball-postseason-honors-on-btn.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 27, 2019|title=Big Ten Unveils Men's Basketball Postseason Honors on BTN|access-date=March 11, 2019|date=March 11, 2019|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/3/11/mens-basketball-brazdeikis-top-big-ten-freshman-joins-simpson-as-all-b1g-second-teamers.aspx|title=Brazdeikis Top Big Ten Freshman, Joins Simpson on All-B1G Second Team|access-date=March 11, 2019|date=March 11, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wyrot, Tom}} On March 12, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association named Brazdeikis to its 2018–19 Men's All-District V (OH, IN, IL, MI, MN, WI) Team, based upon voting from its national membership.{{cite web| url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2019/alldistrict190312.html|publisher=United States Basketball Writers Association| title=USBWA Names 2018–19 Men's All-District Teams| access-date=April 4, 2019|date=March 12, 2019}} He was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division I All‐District 7 second team on March 21, as selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, making him eligible for the 2019 NABC Coaches' Division I All-America team.{{cite web|url=http://nabc.com/nabc_releases/2019/di_all_district|title=NABC Division I All-District Team Announced|access-date=April 4, 2019|date=March 21, 2019|publisher=National Association of Basketball Coaches}} He led Michigan in scoring (15.7 points per game) during its run to the March 17 championship game of the 2019 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament,{{cite web|url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/big10files/2018-19/mbb-tournament.pdf|title=2019 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Statistics|access-date=March 19, 2019|date=March 17, 2019|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive}} earning a spot on the All-tournament team.{{cite web|url=https://bigten.org/documents/2019/3/17//MSU_Michigan_notes.pdf?id=6394|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321211016/https://bigten.org/documents/2019/3/17//MSU_Michigan_notes.pdf?id=6394|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2019|title=2019 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Game 13 Game Notes|access-date=March 19, 2019|date=March 17, 2019|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive}} On March 28, Michigan lost to (#9/#10) Texas Tech 44–63 in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2019 NCAA tournament. Brazdeikis led Michigan with 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, for his third career double-double. The Wolverines finished the season with a 30–7 record, for its second consecutive 30-win season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401123385|title=D up: Texas Tech clamps down in 63-44 win over Michigan|access-date=March 29, 2019|date=March 29, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/3/28/mens-basketball-michigans-season-comes-to-end-in-sweet-16-loss-to-texas-tech.aspx|title=Michigan's Season Comes to End in Sweet 16 Loss to Texas Tech|access-date=March 29, 2019|date=March 28, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wywrot, Tom}} Brazdeikis was an honorable mention Associated Press 2019 All-American team selection.{{cite news|last=Marshall|first=John|title=Duke Freshmen Williamson, Barrett Top AP All-America Team |date=April 2, 2019|url=https://collegebasketball.ap.org/article/duke-freshmen-williamson-barrett-top-ap-all-america-team|agency=Associated Press|access-date=April 2, 2019}} Following the season, on April 9, Brazdeikis, along with teammates Jordan Poole and Charles Matthews, declared for the 2019 NBA draft with the intention of hiring agents.{{cite web|url=https://mgoblue.com/news/2019/4/9/mens-basketball-matthews-poole-and-brazdeikis-to-declare-for-early-entry-into-nba-draft.aspx|title=Matthews, Poole and Brazdeikis to Declare for Early Entry into NBA Draft|access-date=April 9, 2019|date=April 9, 2019|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|author=Wywrot, Tom}}

Professional career

=New York Knicks (2019–2021)=

On June 20, 2019, Brazdeikis was drafted 47th overall in the 2019 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings, who then traded him to the New York Knicks.{{cite news|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/06/21/michigan-basketball-ignas-brazdeikis-nba-draft/1514658001/ |title=Ignas Brazdeikis goes to New York Knicks in second round of NBA draft |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Orion |last=Sang |date=June 21, 2019 |access-date=June 21, 2019}}{{cite web|title=Knicks Acquire Draft Rights to Ignas Brazdeikis|url=https://www.nba.com/knicks/front-office-news/knicks-acquire-draft-rights-ignas-brazdeikis|date=June 20, 2019|work=NBA.com|access-date=June 21, 2019}} He was on the Knicks 2019 NBA Summer League roster.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/knicks/front-office-news/new-york-knicks-announce-2019-summer-league-roster|title=New York Knicks Announce 2019 Summer League Roster|access-date=July 3, 2019|date=July 2, 2019|work=NBA.com}} On July 6, 2019, the Knicks signed Brazdeikis to a multi-year contract.{{Cite web|title=New York Knicks Sign Second-Round Draft Pick Ignas Brazdeikis|url=https://www.nba.com/knicks/front-office-news/new-york-knicks-sign-second-round-draft-pick-ignas-brazdeikis|date=July 6, 2019|website=NBA.com|access-date=July 7, 2019}} Brazdeikis was the first player to post a 30-point game at the 2019 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2019/07/10/knicks-ignas-brazdeikis-always-has-silenced-the-doubters/|title=Knicks' Ignas Brazdeikis always has silenced the doubt|access-date=July 13, 2019|date=July 10, 2019|work=New York Post|author=Joyce, Greg}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HviwDx7mVdY|title=Ignas Brazdeikis Drops Game-High 30 Points in OT Thriller vs. Phoenix|access-date=July 13, 2019|date=July 7, 2019|work=NBA.com}} Brazdeikis made his NBA debut on November 3 against the Sacramento Kings scoring four points in a 113–92 loss.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401160729|title=Fox, Hield lead Kings to 113-92 rout of Knicks|access-date=November 4, 2019|date=November 3, 2019|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} He was assigned to the Westchester Knicks for the start of the NBA G League season.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/knicks-ignas-brazdeikis-assigned-to-westchester/|title=Knicks' Ignas Brazdeikis: Assigned to Westchester|access-date=November 12, 2019|date=November 9, 2019|work=CBS Sports}} On January 11, 2020, Brazdeikis posted 24 points, 14 rebounds and five assists for Westchester in a win over the Lakeland Magic.{{cite news |title=Knicks' Ignas Brazdeikis: Excellent performance |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/knicks-ignas-brazdeikis-excellent-performance/ |access-date=January 21, 2020 |work=CBS Sports |date=January 12, 2020}}

On February 1, 2021, Brazdeikis was assigned to the Westchester Knicks.{{cite tweet |user=NY_KnicksPR |number=1356260113607225347 |date=February 1, 2021 |title=Knicks assign Ignas Brazdeikis and Dennis Smith Jr to the Westchester Knicks. Jared Harper is also joining the team's active roster in Orlando. |access-date=June 10, 2021}}{{cite web |last1=Zagoria |first1=Adam |title=Knicks Send Dennis Smith Jr., Iggy Brazdeikis, Jared Harper To NBA G League Team |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2021/02/01/knicks-send-dennis-smith-jr-iggy-brazdeikis-jared-harper-to-nba-g-league-team/ |website=Forbes |access-date=February 4, 2021 |date=February 1, 2021}}

=Philadelphia 76ers (2021)=

On March 25, 2021, Brazdeikis was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web |title=76ers Acquire George Hill, Ignas Brazdeikis in Three-Team Trade |url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/76ers-acquire-george-hill-ignas-brazdeikis-three-team-trade |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 26, 2021 |date=March 25, 2021}} On April 8, the 76ers waived Brazdeikis who appeared in one game for the team.{{cite tweet |user=sixers |number=1380174855623041024 |date=April 8, 2021 |title=We have waived Ignas Brazdeikis.}}{{cite web |last1=Grasso |first1=Justin |title=Sixers Waive Trade Acquisition Ignas Brazdeikis |url=https://www.si.com/nba/76ers/news/sixers-waive-trade-ignas-brazdeikis |website=SI.com |access-date=April 8, 2021 |date=April 8, 2021}}

=Orlando Magic (2021–2022)=

On May 2, 2021, Brazdeikis signed a 10-day contract with the Orlando Magic.{{cite web |title=Orlando Magic Sign Ignas Brazdeikis to 10-Day Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-ignas-brazdeikis-10-day-contract-20210502 |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 2, 2021 |date=May 2, 2021}} Brazdeikis made his debut on May 3, recording a then career-high 14 points in the Magic's 119–112 win over the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web |last1=Parry |first1=Roy |title=Mo Bamba, R.J. Hampton come up big as Magic get past Pistons for road win |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-sp-orlando-magic-face-detroit-pistons-0504-20210504-slwts4qsavhwzobhnqsgmrorba-story.html |website=orlandosentinel.com |access-date=May 4, 2021 |date=May 3, 2021}} On May 12, the Magic signed Brazdeikis for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.{{cite web |title=Orlando Magic Sign Ignas Brazdeikis for Remainder of Season |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-ignas-brazdeikis-remainder-season-20210512 |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 12, 2021 |date=May 12, 2021}} On May 14, Brazdeikis surpassed his career high in points with 21 in a 122–97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web |title=Curry, Embiid help 76ers top Magic, clinch top seed in East |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401307868 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 16, 2021 |date=May 16, 2021}}{{cite web |title=Magic's Ignas Brazdeikis: Drops career-high 21 off bench |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/magics-ignas-brazdeikis-drops-career-high-21-off-bench/ |website=CBSSports.com |access-date=May 16, 2021 |date=May 15, 2021}} On August 12, 2021, Brazdeikis signed a two-way contract with the Magic.{{cite web|title=Orlando Magic Re-Sign Ignas Brazdeikis to Two-Way Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-re-sign-ignas-brazdeikis-two-way-contract-20210812|website=NBA.com|date=August 12, 2021|access-date=August 14, 2021}} On April 5, 2022, he scored a season-high 20 points, alongside six rebounds and two assists, in a 120–115 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.{{cite web |last1=Zuniga |first1=Alejandro |title=Four Wolverines play in NBA game as Brazdeikis scores season-high |url=https://247sports.com/college/michigan/Article/Michigan-Wolverines-play-in-NBA-game-as-Brazdeikis-scores-season-high--185812380/ |website=TheMichiganInsider.com |access-date=February 7, 2023 |date=April 5, 2022}}

=Žalgiris (2022–2023)=

On July 24, 2022, Brazdeikis returned to his homeland and signed a two-year (1+1) contract with Žalgiris of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and the EuroLeague.{{cite web |title=Ignas Brazdeikis – Kauno "Žalgirio" narys |url=https://zalgiris.lt/news/bc-zalgiris/102145/ |website=Žalgiris |access-date=August 3, 2022 |language=lt-LT |date=July 24, 2022}}{{cite web |title=Zalgiris adds forward Brazdeikis |url=https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/zalgiris-adds-forward-brazdeikis/ |website=Euroleague Basketball |access-date=July 24, 2022 |date=July 24, 2022}} He won the LKL in his first season in Lithuania, after being one of the key players in a 3–2 series victory over Rytas. Brazdeikis activated the option to play a second season with Žalgiris, but after only one game he was rumored to have been bought out.{{cite web |last1=Urbonas |first1=Donatas |title=Ignas Brazdeikis finalizing a deal with Olympiacos |url=https://basketnews.com/news-194971-ignas-brazdeikis-finalizing-a-deal-with-olympiacos.html |website=basketnews.com |access-date=September 26, 2023 |date=September 24, 2023}}

=Olympiacos (2023–2024)=

On September 24, 2023, Brazdeikis signed a three-year deal with Olympiacos, as Žalgiris had accepted a €500,000 buyout for the player.{{cite web |title=Brazdeikis in Piraeus |url=https://www.olympiacosbc.gr/en/news-en/announcements-en/9874-brazdeikis-in-piraeus.html |website=olympiacosbc.gr |access-date=September 26, 2023 |date=September 24, 2023}}{{cite web |title=Ignas Brazdeikis officially joins Olympiacos on long-term deal |url=https://basketnews.com/news-195014-ignas-brazdeikis-officially-joins-olympiacos-on-long-term-deal.html |website=basketnews.com |access-date=September 24, 2023 |date=September 24, 2023}}

=Žalgiris (2024–present)=

On July 24, 2024, Brazdeikis made his return to Žalgiris, signing a two-year contract.{{cite web|last=Gillingham|first=Geoff|title=Ignas Brazdeikis heads back to Zalgiris|url=https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/ignas-brazdeikis-heads-back-to-zalgiris-kaunas/|website=EuroLeague Basketball|date=July 24, 2024|access-date=July 24, 2024}}

National team career

Brazdeikis earned a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2015 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship, averaging 9.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. He also played for Canada at the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship, averaging 14.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.{{cite web|url=http://mgoblue.com/news/2017/11/10/mens-basketball-two-in-state-products-among-five-early-signees-for-wolverines.aspx?path=mbball|title=Two In-State Products Among Five Early Signees for Wolverines|access-date=April 2, 2018|date=November 10, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive}} He was invited to participate in the April 13, 2018, Nike Hoop Summit{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/bigten/2018/04/11/michigan-recruit-iggy-brazdeikis-international-success-following-moritz-wagner/507386002/|title=Iggy Brazeikis hopes to be Michigan's latest international success following Moritz Wagner|access-date=April 13, 2018|date=April 11, 2018|work=USA Today|author=Schnell, Lindsay}} and recorded nine points, four rebounds and three assists in 12 minutes of play during the 89–76 World team's victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.usab.com/news-events/news/2018/04/hsum-game.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416200608/https://www.usab.com/news-events/news/2018/04/hsum-game.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 16, 2018|title=World Select Team Wins 2018 Nike Hoop Summit 89-76 (box score link)|access-date=April 16, 2018|date=April 13, 2018|publisher=USA Basketball}}

File:Ignas Brazdeikis by Augustas Didzgalvis.jpg in 2022]]

Despite playing for Canada's national teams in youth tournaments and not having the Lithuanian citizenship, Brazdeikis has said that he would like to represent the Lithuania men's national basketball team in international competitions.{{cite web |last1=Bendikas |first1=Martynas |title=Agresyvų vaiką į agresyvų miestą išleidęs Brazdeikio tėvas ragina LKF nesnausti |url=https://www.delfi.lt/nba/naujienos/agresyvu-vaika-i-agresyvu-miesta-isleides-brazdeikio-tevas-ragina-lkf-nesnausti.d?id=81532111 |website=DELFI |access-date=June 23, 2019 |language=lt-LT |date=June 23, 2019}}{{cite web |title=Ignas Brazdeikis: "It was always my personal goal to play for Lithuanian national team" |url=https://www.talkbasket.net/35139-ignas-brazdeikis-it-was-always-my-personal-goal-to-play-for-lithuanian-national-team |website=TalkBasket.net |access-date=January 23, 2020 |date=January 13, 2019}} In January 2020, he officially applied to have his Lithuanian citizenship restored.{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Joshua |title=Report: Knicks' Brazdeikis seeks restoration of Lithuanian citizenship - Sportsnet.ca |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/report-knicks-brazdeikis-seeks-restoration-lithuanian-citizenship/ |website=SportsNet.ca |access-date=January 23, 2020 |date=January 21, 2020}}{{cite web |title=Krepšininkas Ignas Brazdeikis Prezidentūrai įteikė dokumentus dėl Lietuvos pilietybės |url=https://www.delfi.lt/krepsinis/naujienos/krepsininkas-ignas-brazdeikis-prezidenturai-iteike-dokumentus-del-lietuvos-pilietybes.d?id=83324695 |website=DELFI |access-date=January 23, 2020 |language=lt-LT |date=January 21, 2020}} On May 5, 2021, his Lithuanian citizenship was restored.{{cite web |title=Brazdeikiui sugrąžinta Lietuvos pilietybė |url=https://www.delfi.lt/krepsinis/naujienos/brazdeikiui-sugrazinta-lietuvos-pilietybe.d?id=87118633 |website=DELFI |access-date=May 5, 2021 |language=lt-LT |date=May 5, 2021}} Due to a change in Lithuanian laws, Brazdeikis also kept his Canadian citizenship.{{cite web |title=Krepšininkui Ignui Brazdeikiui atkurta Lietuvos pilietybė |url=https://ve.lt/sportas/krepsininkui-ignui-brazdeikiui-atkurta-lietuvos-pilietybe |website=ve.lt |access-date=May 6, 2021 |language=lt-LT |date=May 5, 2021}} On June 22, 2022, he made his debut with the Lithuanian national team in a friendly game against Latvia.{{cite web |last1=Malinauskas |first1=Lukas |title=Ignas Brazdeikis names differences between NBA and European basketball, fans' atmosphere |url=https://basketnews.com/news-173988-ignas-brazdeikis-names-differences-between-nba-and-european-basketball-fans-atmosphere.html |website=basketnews.com |access-date=June 22, 2022 |date=June 22, 2022}}

Career statistics

=NBA=

==Regular season==

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2019}}

| style="text-align:left;"|New York

| 9 || 0 || 5.9 || .273 || .111 || .800 || .6 || .4 || .0 || .1 || 1.9

| style="text-align:left;" rowspan="3"|{{nbay|2020}}

| style="text-align:left;"|New York

| 4 || 0 || 1.8 || .000 || {{sort|-|—}} || 1.000 || .5 || .3 || .0 || .0 || .5

| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia

| 1 || 0 || 8.0 || .000 || .000 || {{sort|-|—}} || 2.0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0

| style="text-align:left;"|Orlando

| 8 || 0 || 29.3 || .443 || .407 || .667 || 5.1 || 2.0 || .5 || .4 || 11.1

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2021}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Orlando

| 42 || 1 || 12.8 || .431 || .310 || .656 || 1.7 || .9 || .2 || .1 || 5.0

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 64 || 1 || 13.1 || .416 || .315 || .686 || 1.9 || .9 || .2 || .1 || 5.0

=EuroLeague=

| style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23

| style="text-align:left; | Žalgiris

| 35 || 28 || 22.4 || .440 || .313 || .805 || 2.9 || 1.3 || .4 || .1 || 11.6 || 8.8

| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24

| style="text-align:left; | Olympiacos

| 27 || 5 || 10.9 || .337 || .226 || .741 || 1.7 || .6 || .2 || .1 || 3.6 || 2.4

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 62 || 33 || 17.4 || .417 || .292 || .789 || 2.4 || 1.0 || .3 || .1 || 8.1 || 6.0

=College=

| style="text-align:left;"|2018–19

| style="text-align:left;"|Michigan

| 37 || 37 || 29.6 || .462 || .392 || .773 || 5.4 || .8 || .7 || .5 || 14.8

References

External links

[https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ignas-brazdeikis/011983/ EuroLeague profile]
[https://mgoblue.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=18451 Michigan Wolverines bio]
[https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/ignas-brazdeikis-1.html Ignas Brazdeikis] – college basketball player statistics at Sports Reference
[https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4397205/ignas-brazdeikis College stats] at ESPN
[https://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/3041160/ignas-brazdeikis College stats] at CBS Sports