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“Nebraska Fortifies Roster: What Can Central Michigan Transfer Ugnius Jarusevicius Bring to the Cornhuskers?”

"Nebraska Fortifies Roster: What Can Central Michigan Transfer Ugnius Jarusevicius Bring to the Cornhuskers?"

In an exciting development for Nebraska basketball, the Cornhuskers have secured their second transfer of the 2025 cycle, welcoming Central Michigan standout Ugnius Jarusevicius into the fold. Standing tall at 6-foot-10 and tipping the scales at 220 pounds, the Lithuanian forward brings a wealth of talent to Lincoln, complementing the roster alongside fellow transfer, Iowa’s Pryce Sandfort. After an impressive season that saw him garner a first-team All-MAC selection, Jarusevicius is poised to make a significant impact with one remaining year of eligibility. His journey, marked by profound achievements and standout performances, promises to add depth to Nebraska’s frontcourt and enhance their competitive edge for the upcoming season. With high hopes riding on his arrival, fans are eagerly anticipating how this dynamic player will contribute to the Huskers’ ambitions. To dive deeper into this intriguing transfer and what it means for the team, LEARN MORE.

> Ugnius Jarusevicius | forward | one season of eligibilityNebraska has landed its second transfer of the 2025 cycle today in Central Michigan forward Ugnius Jarusevicius.
Jarusevicius spent one season with the Chippewas of the Mid-American Conference and had a heck of a year. He earned a first-team All-MAC selection after averaging 16.2 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, all team-highs. He shot 53.7% from the field and 31% from 3 on an average of 2.7 attempts per game. He also shot 71.8% from the free-throw line (122-170).>Jarusevicius joins Rienk Mast and Berke Büyüktuncel as other key players in the Huskers’ frontcourt for next season.Jarusevicius spent his first two seasons at Cal State Bakersfield, where he played in a total of 43 games with one start.Nebraska transfers in:Nebraska transfers out:Jarusevicius recorded eight double-doubles on the season and scored a career-high 32 points twice, against Kent State and Akron.> Pryce Sandfort | forward | Iowa | two seasons of eligibilityThe 6-foot-10, 220-pounder is from Lithuania and will have one season of eligibility remaining. He joins Iowa wing transfer Pryce Sandfort as members of Nebraska’s 2025 transfer class.This past season while CMU played at Minnesota, a game the Chippewas lost just 68-65, Jarusevicius scored 17 points with four rebounds and was 3-of-3 from 3-point range. In 70-62 loss to Marquette, Jarusevicius recorded a double-double of 11 points and 14 rebounds while going 5-of-7 at the free-throw line.

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