Tauras Jogėla (born 2 May 1993) is a Lithuanian professional

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player for the

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of the

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(LKL). Jogėla can play either

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position, although he's more accustomed to playing power forward.

Early career

He won the Lithuanian Student Basketball League (MKL) Slam Dunk Contest in 2011.

Professional career

On 21 November 2019, Jogėla signed with

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of the

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. Jogėla averaged 14 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for Soproni KC during the 2019–20 season. He re-signed with the team on 26 July 2020. On 19 August 2023, Jogėla signed with CBet Jonava of the

(LKL). On 18 July 2024, Jogėla signed with

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(PBA) as the team's import for the

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., but he was replaced by Jordan Adams before the start of the conference. On 16 August 2024, Jogėla signed with

of the

(LKL).

International career

Jogėla won a silver medal with Lithuania national basketball team at the 2009 Europe U-16 championship and was named the championship MVP.Tauras Jogėla named Europe U-16 championship MVP
''(Lithuanian)''

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RealGM profile

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