Jonas Birzinis

PROFILE

General Overview - April 2026
By Pietro Cristofori

Forward with good feel and composure, still physically underdeveloped but with a frame that projects well to 6’8–6’9 once filled out. Plays with natural pace and does not rush decisions, showing strong spatial awareness in half-court situations. Offensively, he relies mainly on his right hand when attacking closeouts and finishing at the rim, where he shows solid touch and coordination across multiple levels. Can score in flow rather than as a primary creator. Perimeter shot is the swing skill in his profile: mechanics are currently inconsistent and lack repeatability, which limits his ability to space the floor reliably at higher levels. Defensively and within team concepts, he projects as a versatile connector forward who can operate within a system, making the right reads and contributing without needing high usage. Overall projection: low-usage, high-IQ role forward who can fit within structured systems at a higher level if the shooting stabilizes.

U14 Baltic Sea Cup 2025 - June 2025
By Pietro Cristofori