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#44 • Guard

6-6 • 195 • Sophomore

Gainesville, Fla.

The Rock School

Vytas Sulskis

 

2007-08 | Freshman
Named to the Horizon League's All-Newcomer team...first YSU freshman to be named to the HL's All-Newcomer squad...tabbed a Mid-Major Freshman All-American by CollegeInsider.com...played in all 30 games, starting 29...did not start senior night against Cleveland State...scored 270 points, grabbed 131 rebounds, had 60 assists, 32 steals and seven blocks...scored in double figures 12 times and had two 20-plus point games...played 722 minutes, averaging 24.1 per contest...was 91-of-216 (42.1 percent) from the field and 46-of-121 (38 percent) from behind the 3-point line...was 42-of-71 from the free-throw line...set school record for 3-pointers made and 3-point attempts by a freshman...ranked second in the Horizon League among freshman in 3-pointers made and percentage...was first in the HL in attempts...his 270 points were the most by a frosh since Doug Underwood in 2001-02 (290)...his 131 rebounds were the most by a freshman since 1997-98 (Dave Brown and Desmond Harrison)...averaged 10.7 points and 4.9 rebounds in HL action...scored 192 points and had 89 boards in 18 league games...finished with a season-best 26 points in victory over UIC...was 9-of-13 from the field, 4-of-6 from behind the 3-point arc and 4-of-7 from the line against the Flames...had 20 points in win over Green Bay, all of which came in the first half...was 8-of-12 from the field and 4-of-5 from the 3-point line against the Phoenix...finished with 19 at Green Bay...made 7-of-8 free-throw attempts, both of which were season highs...had 18 points in victory at Detroit making 7-of-15 attempts and 4-of-9 3-pointers...15 field-goal attempts were a season-high...had 18 points at UIC...posted a season-high five assists against Valparaiso and at UIC...had four assists against Loyola and at Butler...had season-high two blocks at Eastern Kentucky...blocked a shot in six games...had a high of three steals at Detroit...credited with multiple steals in 13 games...had a season-high 11 rebounds against Valpo...grabbed eight boards at Detroit and against Slippery Rock...had seven rebounds on four occasions...made 28 3-pointers in league play, the most by any freshman...made 3-pointers in 23 games...attempted nine 3-pointers at Detroit and versus Wright State...attempted five-or-more 3-pointers on 12 occasions...in three games against UIC had 51 points, averaging 17.0 per game...in two games against Green Bay had 39 points, averaging 19.5 per contest...attempted double figures in shots six times...had two dunks...was the first player to score five times...was the team's leader in assists on seven occasions...also led team in rebounding seven times...team's high scorer in three contests...earned his first letter.

 

High School
As a senior, was a first-team FSN/Sun Sports Class 1A all-state selection by the Florida Sports Writers Association...named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 1A Player of the Year...averaged 17 points, seven rebounds and just under four assists per game...Lions played in the 1A state championship game...lost 55-46 to Orlando Pine Castle Christian in title game...named to the all-tournament team for performances in four games...had six points, eight assists and three steals in title game...team finished 24-8...became first athletic program in school history to reach state semifinals...scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds in semifinal win over Clearwater Calvary Christian...had 28 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and three blocks to led team to impressive District 4-1A win over Potter's House...in regional semifinals had 11 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to beat Malone...had 14 points in win over Tallahassee Pope John Paul in region finals...participated in the Senior Showcase Florida East-West All-Star Game as part of the East team....set school single-game records with 45 points and 19 rebounds...as a junior, was a third-team Class 1A all-state selection by the Florida Sports Writers Association...was an all-area selection averaging 11 points and four rebounds...shot 61 percent from the field...led team in steals...Lions were 21-7, District Champions and Regional finalists...coach was Svend Wilbekin...first basketball player from the school to earn a Division I scholarship...also played soccer.

 

Personal

Parents are Romas Sulskis and Dalia Sulskiene...born August 8, 1988...has a sister (Ieva)...Ieva played basketball at Wagner (2006-07 and 2007-08)...academic interest is international business.

Team Information
Horizon League Championship
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