Osvaldas Olisevičius (born January 10, 1993) is a professional Lithuanian basketball player for Reggio Emilia of the Italian

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(LBA). He can play both

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and

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positions.

Professional career

In 2014 Olisevičius was chosen as NKL Most Improved Player, while playing for

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and averaging 12.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Next season he joined Pieno žvaigždės Pasvalys by signing a three-year deal. On June 10, 2017, Olisevičius signed with the German team s.Oliver Würzburg. On 3 January 2018, Olisevičius returned to Pieno žvaigždės Pasvalys. In 2020, Olisevičius won the 2020 Karaliaus Mindaugo taurė Three-Point Contest, playing for Neptūnas Klaipėda. He averaged 10.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in the 2019-20 season. On August 12, 2020, Olisevičius signed with

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of the Basketball Bundesliga. On July 10, 2021, Olisevičius signed with Reggio Emilia of the Italian

. On February 1, 2022, he extended his contract with the team until 2024.

International career

Olisevičius won silver medal while representing the Lithuanian U-16 National Team during the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Olisevicius, Osvaldas 1993 births Living people Basketball players from Vilnius BC Neptūnas players BC Pieno žvaigždės players Lithuanian expatriate basketball people in Germany Lithuanian men's basketball players Medi Bayreuth players Pallacanestro Reggiana players Power forwards (basketball) Small forwards Würzburg Baskets players