Marius Valinskas (born 4 May 1999) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Juventus Utena of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). Standing at 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in), he plays both guard positions.
| Juventus Utena | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| League | Lithuanian Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 4 May 1999 Kaunas, Lithuania |
| Nationality | Lithuanian |
| Listed height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Listed weight | 77 kg (170 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2016 | Sabonis Basketball Center |
| 2016–2019 | BC Žalgiris-2 |
| 2019 | → Lietkabelis Panevėžys |
| 2019–2021 | Lietkabelis Panevėžys |
| 2021–2023 | Nevėžis Kėdainiai |
| 2023–present | Juventus Utena |
Early career edit
Prior to his professional career, Valinskas played for Kaunas-based Sabonis Basketball Center team, which played in the third-tier RKL. In 2016, he moved to BC Žalgiris-2 of the NKL, where he played for three seasons.
Professional career edit
On 30 April 2019, Valinskas was loaned to Lietkabelis Panevėžys of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) until the end of the 2018–2019 season.[1] On 21 June 2019, he signed a long-term contract with Lietkabelis.[2] On 23 July 2021, he was released by the club.[3]
On 6 August 2022, Valinskas signed a two-year contract with Nevėžis Kėdainiai of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[4][5] On 21 June 2023, Valinskas signed a one-year deal with Juventus Utena.[6]
Personal life edit
Valinskas' older brother, Paulius, is also a professional basketball player who has previously played for Žalgiris Kaunas, as well as internationally in Belgium and Serbia.
References edit
- ^ "„Lietkabelyje" – brolių Valinskų duetas". basketnews.lt (in Lithuanian). 30 April 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "„Lietkabelis" pasirašė ilgalaikę sutartį su Mariumi Valinsku". basketnews.lt (in Lithuanian). 21 June 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Išsiskyrė „Lietkabelio" ir Mariaus Valinsko keliai". basketnews.lt (in Lithuanian). 23 July 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Marius Valinskas keliasi į Kėdainių klubą". basketnews.lt (in Lithuanian). 6 August 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Pasirašyta dviejų metų sutartis su Mariumi Valinsku" (in Lithuanian). KK Nevėžis. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "„Uniclub Casino – Juventus" gretas papildė Marius Valinskas" (in Lithuanian). BC Juventus. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
External links edit
- Marius Valinskas at proballers.com
- Marius Valinskas at realgm.com
- Marius Valinskas at basketnews.lt