Mantas Rubstavicius
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 195
Country: Lithuania
Professional Team: New Zealand
Classification: International ‘02
Birthdate: 3/6/2002
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 77
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly solid shooter
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid playmaker
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent outside shooter
Can be too passive on offense
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can have lapses defensively
Must get stronger
Summary:
Mantas Rubstavicius is an agile, skilled swingman that played for the New Zealand Breakeres in the NBL this past season. He can operate as a point forward and he passes the ball well, and he’s shown a much improved outside shot, but he’ll need to improve his defense. Currently, he is a second round prospect for the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3-19-23 Lietkabelis vs. Nevezis Game via Betsafe-LKL TV
YouTube’s Highlights of the 6-2-23 Lietkabelis vs. CBet Game via Betsafe-LKL TV
ESPN’s Article Mentioning Rubstavicius Joining New Zealand’s Team
Games Scouted:
2/28/24 New Zealand vs. Sydney
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