UTPA Men's Basketball Player #44-Tomas Sitnikovas

#44-Tomas Sitnikovas
Sr. 6-6, 200, F, Panevezys, Lithuania
(Panevezys HS #5/Mid-Plains CC)

Started five games and contributed as a reserve, averaging 1.8 points and 1.4 rebounds as a junior during the 2001-02 season......Scored eight points in a victory against Texas College, and added five apiece against Sul Ross State and Middle Tennessee State.....Grabbed six rebounds against Sul Ross.

Had a standout career at MID-PLAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE...... Averaged 13.6 points, five rebounds, four assists and 4.2 steals per game....Saw his season cut short due to an injury.

Graduated from PANEVEZYS HIGH SCHOOL NUMBER FIVE in Panevezys, Lithuania.
Born December 26, 1977.

Son of Regina and Andrius Sitnikovas....Has one sister, Dalia.......Majoring in Finance at The University of Texas-Pan American.

Coach Hoffman on Tomas Sitnikovas:

"Tomas was a big-time scorer in junior college. He's worked really hard on his game, and we expect him to step up and make some plays. He's a tireless worker, can get in the lane and make shots. Moving him to the post will enable him to get even more shots off."

Tomas Sitnikovas' Career Statistics

Year	GP-GS	FG-FGA	Pct.	3FG-3FGA	Pct.	FT-FTA	Pct.	Reb.-Avg.	Ast.	TO	Blk	St.	Pts.-Avg.
2001-02	18-5	10-36	.278	5-21	.238	7-12	.538	26-1.4	9	15	1	1	32-1.8