Deividas Pukis

Deividas Pukis (born 10 January 1992, Kaunas, Lithuania[1]) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player whose position is shooting guard. In 2010 he suffered a serious knee injury, which kept him from basketball court for more than a half year.[2]

Deividas Pukis
Personal information
Born (1992-01-10) 10 January 1992
Šilutė, Lithuania
NationalityLithuanian
Listed height6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m)
Career information
High schoolChristian Life Center Academy
(Humble, Texas)
Playing career2011–2015
PositionShooting guard
Career history
2011–2012Vilnius Sakalai
2012–2013CB Peñas Huesca (LEB)
2013–2015BC Šilutė (NBL)
2015BC Prienai
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Lithuania
FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 SloveniaU-20 Team
FIBA World Under-19 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2011 LatviaU-19 Team
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2010 LithuaniaU-18 Team
FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2008 ItalyU-16 Team

International career

He won four gold medals with Lithuania national teams: Europe U-16 in 2008, Europe U-18 in 2010, World U-19 in 2011 and Europe U-20 in 2012. He also was a part of U-18 all-tournament team in 2008.[3]

References


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