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Last month, Dovydas Buika committed to BYU. There is a lot to like about the guard/wing from Lithuania. He has a versatile skill set that makes him capable of playing multiple positions, something that caught Kevin Young’s eye.
Let’s take a deeper look at Buika’s game.
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Buika has a strong basketball IQ with a good feel for the game. At 6’6″, he has a nice blend of size and playmaking that allows him to run pick-and-roll and find the open man. He is comfortable handling the ball and reading defenses, patiently waiting to make the right play.
Buika’s versatility first burst onto the scene during FIBA U18 EuroBasket last summer, highlighted by a near triple-double (20 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds) against Serbia.
As a scorer, Buika is dynamic. He loves to take midrange floaters and pull-ups as he drives into the lane, and he can also knock down perimeter shots, scoring both off the dribble and in catch-and-shoot situations. When scoring off the dribble, he does a good job creating separation from defenders and doesn’t often look to force shots.
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Because of his ball-handling ability and size, Buika can exploit smaller guards on switches and drive past them.
Development Areas to Watch
Three-Point Shooting
One of the clearest areas of opportunity in Buika’s development is his three-point shooting. During FIBA U18 EuroBasket, he showcased his potential as a perimeter scoring threat, going 5-of-11 from deep in a 26-point game against Latvia and 4-of-5 from beyond the arc against Serbia.
Throughout his career, though, Buika’s perimeter shooting has been streaky. Across all teams and competitions, he is 133-of-450 from three (30%). At times he can get hot and knock down a couple of triples in a game. At others, he can go through cold stretches, like last season at BC Jonava Hipocredit, where he shot just 3-of-19 from deep.
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Buika’s shooting form is natural. He has good mechanics and moves well around the perimeter, both with and without the…
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