Unicaja shields its perimeter with Ignas Brazdeikis

He Unicaja has made the incorporation of Ignas official Brazdeikisa 27-year-old, 2.01 meter tall Lithuanian-Canadian forward, for the next campaign. The player, international with Lithuania, comes from Zalgiris of Kaunas and has a consolidated track record that includes participations in the NBA and the Euroleagueproviding a high-caliber profile to the perimeter of the Malaga team.

Brazdeikis He began his university career in Michigan (NCAA), standing out in the 2018-19 season as Big Ten Rookie of the Year. His performance earned him a selection in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft. Later, he played in the New york Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and orlando Magic, where he averaged 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2 assists in eight games, and later 5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 42 games during the 2021-22 season.

After his time in North America, the forward joined the Zalgiris of Kaunas in the 2022-23 season, winning the Lithuanian league and the Cup. His good performance opened the doors of the Greek Olympiacos in the 2023-24, where he won the Super Cup and the Greek Cup, although with limited minutes. This situation led to his return to Zalgiris, where he played the last two seasons.

In his second stage with Zalgiris (2024-25 and 2025-26), Brazdeikis established itself as a key player, contributing to the achievement of two Lithuanian leagues and two Cups.

Internationally, Brazdeikis has represented Lithuania in it Eurobasket 2022, the 2023 World Cup and the FIBA windows qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup, showing a significant role in the national team. Now, Ignas Brazdeikis faces his first experience in the Endesa League and the BCL with Unicajawhere his vertical, physical and versatile game is expected to become a determining factor for the team.