The veteran center brings toughness and versatility to the Lithuanian side’s frontcourt
Neptunas lands rebounding ace Egidijus Mockevicius
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Neptunas Klaipeda has strengthened its frontcourt with the addition of Lithuanian center Egidijus Mockevicius, the club announced on Tuesday. Mockevicius (2.08 meters, 32 years old) returns to his home country after several seasons abroad and is expected to provide rebounding power and experience.
The veteran big man returns for a third stint in the EuroCup after debuting with Rytas Vilnius in 2017 and playing for Wolves Vilnius two seasons ago. Mockevicius is widely recognized for his elite rebounding ability and physical presence in the paint. He led the NCAA in rebounding during his senior year at the University of Evansville, before launching a professional career that has taken him across Europe. His résumé includes stops in Spain, Italy, Turkiye, France and Romania in addition to spells in the G League, Mexico, Uruguay and Taiwan.
Most recently, Mockevicius played for Club Atletico Aguada, where he averaged 7.1 points and 8.3 rebounds in seven games in Uruguay. He has also represented Lithuania at various youth levels and was part of the senior national team pool in previous years.