| No. 14 – Arizona Wildcats | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Big 12 Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2004-12-01) December 1, 2004 (age 20) |
| Nationality | Lithuanian |
| Listed height | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| Playing career | 2019–present |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2023 | BC Žalgiris-2 |
| 2022–2023 | →BC Žalgiris |
Motiejus Krivas (born December 1, 2004) is a Lithuanian college basketball player for the Arizona Wildcats of the Big 12 Conference.
Early life and career
Krivas grew up in Šiauliai, Lithuania. He began playing for BC Žalgiris-2 of the National Basketball League (NKL) in 2019. Krivas averaged 13.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 1.5 assists during the 2022–23 season and was named the NKL's best defender. He also played for the senior team, BC Žalgiris, in Lithuanian Basketball League and EuroLeague games.
College career
Krivas committed to play college basketball in the United States for the Arizona Wildcats. He averaged 5.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game as a freshman while primarily serving as the backup to Oumar Ballo. Krivas entered his sophomore year as the Wildcats' starting center following Ballo's transfer to Indiana.
National team career
Krivas has played for the Lithuania men's national under-18 and under-19 basketball teams and the under-20 team.
References
- Wohl, Aidan (January 3, 2024). "Motiejus Krivas is improving while adjusting to his new life in the USA". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- Rissotto, Ignacio (July 17, 2024). "Player Spotlight: Motiejus Krivas - The next Lithuanian giant". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- "Oficialu: „Žalgirio" talentas pasirinko NCAA – kelsis į prestižinį universitetą". 15min (in Lithuanian). May 16, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Givony, Jonathan (May 16, 2023). "Top international prospect Motiejus Krivas commits to Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- Conahan, Jon (September 15, 2024). "Arizona Basketball Star Named Top-Ranked Returning College Player". SI.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- Pascoe, Bruce (September 25, 2024). "Arizona Wildcats handling center Motiejus Krivas with caution as full practices underway this week". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- Pascoe, Bruce (July 12, 2024). "Arizona big Motiejus Krivas teammates again with Paulius Murauskas in U20 EuroBasket event". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved October 10, 2024.