Marijonas Petravicius
Encyclopedia
Marijonas Petravičius is a Lithuanian professional basketball player. He currently a free agent. He is a member of the Lithuania national team
. He mainly plays the center
position, but he can also play the power forward
position.
, he won the FIBA Europe Cup
in 2004, being the Final Four MVP.
Petravičius arrived in Vilnius
in 2006, to replace Robertas Javtokas
who left the team, and he quickly became the first choice center
for Rytas. He helped Rytas to reach the Eurocup
final in 2007. In 2008, the team was competing in the Euroleague
, and in his first game Petravičius scored 29 points against Armani Jeans Milano
.
Petravičius led Rytas to first place during the group stage, but unfortunately during a practice Petravičius suffered a foot injury. With the club's three leaders injured: himself, Matthew Nielsen
and Roberts Štelmahers
, Rytas failed to enter the Euroleague quarterfinals. He was named the Eurocup Finals MVP in 2009.
He joined the Italian League club Armani Jeans Milano
in 2009.
In August 2011, he agreed terms with the Turkish Basketball League
team Beşiktaş
. However, Beşiktaş gave up on signing him after he was diagnosed with a lung problem.
tournament in Beijing
, China
where Lithuania finished in 4th place. He also participated in EuroBasket 2009
and EuroBasket 2011
; during the latter tournament, however, he was forced to leave the team due to being diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism
.
Lithuania national basketball team
The Lithuanian national basketball team is the representative for Lithuania in international men's basketball. Lithuania won bronze medals in three out of five Olympic tournaments it participated in....
. He mainly plays the center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
position, but he can also play the power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
position.
Pro career
With his former club Mitteldeutscher BCMitteldeutscher BC
Mitteldeutscher Basketball Club is a German basketball club based in Weißenfels, Saxony-Anhalt. In 2004, the club won the FIBA Europe Cup against JDA Dijon...
, he won the FIBA Europe Cup
EuroCup Challenge
The EuroCup Challenge was the 4th tier level transnational professional club basketball competition in Europe. It was run and organized by FIBA Europe.-Promotion to FIBA EuroCup:...
in 2004, being the Final Four MVP.
Petravičius arrived in Vilnius
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 as of 2010. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County...
in 2006, to replace Robertas Javtokas
Robertas Javtokas
Robertas Javtokas is a Lithuanian professional basketball player. Javtokas is 2.11 m in height and weighs 122 kg . He plays the center position. He has been a member of the Lithuanian national team since 2000...
who left the team, and he quickly became the first choice center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
for Rytas. He helped Rytas to reach the Eurocup
ULEB Cup
Eurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
final in 2007. In 2008, the team was competing in the Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
, and in his first game Petravičius scored 29 points against Armani Jeans Milano
Olimpia Milano
Olimpia Milano is a Lega Basket Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy, founded in 1936 by Milan businessman Adolfo Bogoncelli. Its colors are red and white, and the team is sometimes referred as "Scarpette Rosse" because team officials imported from the United States red...
.
Petravičius led Rytas to first place during the group stage, but unfortunately during a practice Petravičius suffered a foot injury. With the club's three leaders injured: himself, Matthew Nielsen
Matthew Nielsen
Matthew "Matt" Peter Nielsen is an Australian professional basketball player.-Pro career:...
and Roberts Štelmahers
Roberts Štelmahers
Roberts Štelmahers is a retired Latvian professional basketball player, who played at the Point guard position.Štelmahers was a member of the Latvia national basketball team from 1992 to 2005 participating in four EuroBasket final tournaments in 1997, 2001, 2003 and 2005. He has played a total of...
, Rytas failed to enter the Euroleague quarterfinals. He was named the Eurocup Finals MVP in 2009.
He joined the Italian League club Armani Jeans Milano
Olimpia Milano
Olimpia Milano is a Lega Basket Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy, founded in 1936 by Milan businessman Adolfo Bogoncelli. Its colors are red and white, and the team is sometimes referred as "Scarpette Rosse" because team officials imported from the United States red...
in 2009.
In August 2011, he agreed terms with the Turkish Basketball League
Turkish Basketball League
The Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
team Beşiktaş
Besiktas Cola Turka
Beşiktaş Milangaz is a professional basketball team of Beşiktaş J.K., which is a sports club from İstanbul, Turkey. Their home arena is the Sinan Erdem Dome with a capacity of 16,000 seats...
. However, Beşiktaş gave up on signing him after he was diagnosed with a lung problem.
Lithuanian national team
Petravičius was a member of the Lithuanian national basketball team at the Basketball at the 2008 Summer OlympicsBasketball at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Basketball contests at the 2008 Olympic Games were held from August 9, 2008 to August 24, 2008. Competitions were held at the Wukesong Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China...
tournament in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
where Lithuania finished in 4th place. He also participated in EuroBasket 2009
EuroBasket 2009
The EuroBasket 2009 was the 36th EuroBasket, the biennial regional basketball championship contested by European nations and held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Poland, began on 7 September 2009 and concluded with the final on 20 September 2009...
and EuroBasket 2011
Eurobasket 2011
EuroBasket 2011 was the 37th men's European Basketball Championship, held by FIBA Europe. The competition was hosted by Lithuania. This was the second time Eurobasket had been held in Lithuania, the country having also hosted the 1939 championship. FIBA Europe asserted that Lithuania managed to...
; during the latter tournament, however, he was forced to leave the team due to being diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a substance that has travelled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream . Usually this is due to embolism of a thrombus from the deep veins in the legs, a process termed venous thromboembolism...
.
Awards and achievements
- FIBA Europe CupEuroCup ChallengeThe EuroCup Challenge was the 4th tier level transnational professional club basketball competition in Europe. It was run and organized by FIBA Europe.-Promotion to FIBA EuroCup:...
Champion: 2004 - FIBA Europe Cup Final Four MVP: 2004
- LBL Champion - 2006
- BBLBaltic Basketball LeagueBaltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup...
Champion - 2007 - EuroleagueEuroleagueEuroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
MVP of the week runner up (scoring 29 points-career high) - 2007 - BBL Vice-Champion - 2008
- LKL Vice-Champion - 2007, 2008
- LKF Vice-Champion - 2007, 2008
- LKF Cup Champion: 2009
- Eurocup Champion: 2009
- Eurocup Finals MVP: 2009