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	Sarunas Jasikevicius -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Sarunas moved to (A parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power) Spain and (additional info and facts about FC Barcelona) FC Barcelona, playing there from 2000 to 2003.
		Jasikevicius then moved to (Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine) Israel's (additional info and facts about Maccabi Tel Aviv) Maccabi Tel Aviv, and promptly won the 2004 and 2005 (additional info and facts about Euroleague) Euroleague with them.
		Sarunas also has a younger brother, Vytenis, who is currently playing basketball at Pace Academy High School in (State capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War) Atlanta, USA.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sa/sarunas_jasikevicius.htm (351 words)

	NBA.com: Jasikevicius’ Quest
		To his credit, Jasikevicius will be the first to admit that he and his Lithuanian teammates have to rely on long hours in the gym to triumph over more athletic foes.
		When Jasikevicius was not able to convert his success with the Terps into a career in the NBA, he crossed back over the Atlantic and went on to quietly become one of the premier players in Europe.
		But Jasikevicius feels that the road to gold still goes through the U.S. "They are still the favorites for the gold medal, because they possess the most talented and skilled team in the tournament and if they play as good as they can, they can win against anybody," said Jasikevicius.
	www.nba.com /athens2004/jasikevicius_feature.html (1397 words)

	Sarunas Jasikevicius { More Than a Player } (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Sarunas Jasikevicius showed exactly what the Pacers thought they were getting when they signed the high-profile free agent from Lithuania: superior shot-making, sound judgment, precise passing and the ability to step forward in the clutch.
		Sarunas Jasikevicius could be the first player to win three Euroleague titles in a row since 1991, his first having come with Barcelona in 2003 and his second last season with Maccabi.
		Sarunas Jasikevicius was thinking about the future towards the games in Moscow: "It won't surprise me if any of the 4 teams who have made it to the Final Four will manage to win the trophy.
	www.jasikevicius.com (2718 words)

	InterBasket - Sarunas Jasikevicius, Lithuania -- Maccabi Tel Aviv and Indiana Pacers
		Everyone wants to know how Sarunas Jasikevicius will translate in the NBA game this season after being sought out and signed by Larry Bird and the Indiana Pacers, as if the NBA is the only gauge.
		Jasikevicius was matched up against France's sterling point guard, Tony Parker, a rising star with the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs.
		Sarunas Jasikevicius, after ending the season with Maccabi and visiting Barcelona (where his new house is being built) and London (where he met with Zydrunas Ilgauskas) for some days, is now in Lithuania (the main goal here being participation in the wedding of Rimantas Kaukenas).
	www.interbasket.net /players/jasikevicius.htm (1608 words)

	InsideHoops.com - Sarunas Jasikevicius a great fit for Indiana Pacers
		Jasikevicius has been the Euroleague’s most significant player over the past three years, leading B.C. Barcelona (2003) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (2004-05) to championships in each of those seasons.
		Jasikevicius figures to be an excellent role player in Indiana who can explode to carry the team for stretches with his shooting.
		Jasikevicius' choice of the Pacers is indictative of his priorities.
	www.insidehoops.com /sarunas-jasikevicius-072605.shtml (361 words)

	Story101005_7
		Jasikevicius was 16 at the time, and remembers well.
		Be assured that as Jasikevicius begins his NBA career as a 29-year-old rookie, the Pacers will pick up an additional million or so fans in Lithuania.
		I recalled to Jasikevicius that, following the bronze medal game in Barcelona, the president of Lithuania was invited into the locker room, where he donned one of the popular tie-dyed T-shirts that were the result of a sponsorship Marciulionis had arranged with the Grateful Dead and its lead singer, Jerry Garcia.
	www.ibj.com /daily/html/story101005_7.html (688 words)

	Boston.com / Sports / Other sports / Olympics / Basketball / Hey, just who is this guy?
		NBA people know who he is. Jasikevicius started every game for the University of Maryland in his last two years at College Park (1996-98.) He has won numerous European awards, including the MVP of the European Championships (won by Lithuania), and he led Maccabi Tel-Aviv to the Euro title last spring.
		Brown was asked if he thought Jasikevicius might be the best point guard on the planet after the US game, considering all that he has accomplished.
		Jasikevicius said he continues to hold out hope that, one day, he will join countrymen Sarunas Marciulionis, Arvydas Sabonis, Zyrdrunas Ilgauskas, and Celtic-for-a-spell Darius Songaila and play in the NBA.
	www.boston.com /sports/other_sports/olympics/basketball/articles/2004/08/23/hey_just_who_is_this_guy (715 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Pacers add European star Jasikevicius to deep squad
		Jasikevicius cannot sign a contract until terms of the new NBA collective bargaining agreement are finalized.
		Jasikevicius was passed over by NBA general managers the past few years, failing to get a significant contract offer.
		Neustadt said Jasikevicius was looking for a new challenge after his success in Europe, where he averaged 15.7 points and 5.3 assists per game in the Euroleague last season.
	www.signonsandiego.com /sports/nba/20050725-1348-bkn-pacers-jasikevicius.html (447 words)

	Former Terp Sarunas Jasikevicius Signs With Pacers :: European national player of the year now one of 29 NBA players ...
		Jasikevicius is now the 51st player in Terrapin history to make it to the National Basketball Association.
		After four years at Maryland, Jasikevicius was not drafted by an NBA team and returned to Europe, where he played for Lietuvos Rytas in his native Lithuania.
		Sarunas Jasikevicius is the 29th player coached by Gary Williams to make it to the NBA.
	www.cstv.com /sports/m-baskbl/stories/081205aae.html (673 words)

	WOAI: San Antonio News - Spurs sought star Lithuanian point-guard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Jasikevicius, 27, was the subject of some discussions in the Spurs' front office this past summer too.
		Jasikevicius is considered one of the best point guards in Europe where he averaged 13.4 ponts, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 rebounds in those Euroleague contests.
		It was Sarunas Jasikevicius and his basketball-playing buddies that nearly out-shot the U.S. Dream Team while participating in the Olympics that year.
	www.woai.com /spurs/story.aspx?content_id=84126598-D797-4996-9EF3-80008B28D4EA (631 words)

	Jasikevicius Named Player Of The Year In Europe :: Former Terrapin given pair of international honors; scored 28 vs. ...
		Jasikevicius, who played for the Terps and head coach Gary Williams from 1994-1998, was named the European Player of the Year, which honors the top European-born hoops star playing in all countries, including European NBA players.
		Jasikevicius is currently playing in the Euroleague for Maccabi in Tel Aviv, Israel, but next season may return to the Barcelona, Spain, squad he played for from 2000-2003, according to his website.
		Jasikevicius played on four NCAA Tournament teams at Maryland and made Sweet Sixteen appearances with the Terps in 1995 and 1998.
	umterps.collegesports.com /sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/123004aab.html (434 words)

	ESPN Search: sarunas jasikevicius
		Sarunas Jasikevicius, a 29-year-old Lithuanian who played college ball at Maryland, had 13 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter as Indiana rallied to beat Utah 99-92.
		Sarunas Jasikevicius, a star point guard from Lithuania, will sign with Indiana on Thursday, his agent said.
		Indiana Pacers guard Sarunas Jasikevicius, left, of Lithuania, drives on Miami Heat guard Jason Williams during the fourth quarter in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005.
	search.espn.go.com /keyword/search?searchString=sarunas+jasikevicius (525 words)

	NBA could use this reject - The Washington Times: Sports - August 23, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Sarunas Jasikevicius is just another international nobody who is too slow and too anchored to the floor to play in the NBA.
		Jasikevicius did not necessarily agree with the assessment, which is why he entertained the notion of transferring from Maryland.
		Jasikevicius stayed at Maryland, of course, and he eventually became a viable member of the team.
	www.washtimes.com /sports/20040823-124728-2061r.htm (731 words)

	SI.com - Hoops: U.S. men fall to Lithuania, drop to 2-2 - Saturday August 21, 2004 10:29PM
		Sarunas Jasikevicius, whose off-target 3-pointer kept his team from pulling off the biggest upset of the 2000 Games, didn't miss when it counted Saturday night in a thrilling 94-90 victory against the United States.
		In the fourth quarter, Lithuania went 10-for-10 from the line before Jasikevicius was fouled by Lamar Odom on a 3-pointer with 2:47 left, shooting a satisfied look Odom's way and then making the foul shot.
		ATHENS -- Sarunas Jasikevicius was too small or too slow or too earthbound or too something when he came out of Maryland several years ago.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/olympics/2004/basketball/08/21/us.lithuania.ap (1057 words)

	FIBA.COM
		Sarunas Jasikevicius, arguably the finest player in Europe and making his mark as one of the best in the world, tore the Americans apart with 28 points.
		Jasikevicius caught the ball behind the arc, and when he spotted Lamar Odom coming out to defend him, he pumped faked the NBA star off his feet and then launched a three-pointer.
		Jasikevicius was swarmed by journalists from America and other parts of the world after the game.
	www.fiba.com /pages/en/events/blockbusters/olympic_men/article_olympics_men_04.asp?cookietest=done&r_act_news=3494&r_cat=208 (1200 words)

	Indiana Pacers, National Basketball Association - CBS SportsLine.com
		Jasikevicius, a 6-foot-4 point guard from Lithuania, agreed to a three-year deal with the Pacers in July but couldn't sign the contract until the new six-year NBA collective bargaining agreement was finalized last week.
		His agent, Doug Neustadt, said Wednesday that Jasikevicius planned to be in Indianapolis on Thursday to sign the contract and to attend a news conference at Conseco Fieldhouse.
		Jasikevicius, who averaged 15.7 points and 5.3 assists a game in the Euroleague last season, likely will compete with Jamaal Tinsley and Stephen Jackson for playing time at guard.
	cbs.sportsline.com /nba/story/8724270 (450 words)

	OT: Jasikevicius Wants a $10 million NBA Contract - www.ezboard.com
		If teams are interested in Lithuanian point guard Sarunas Jasikevicius (192-G-76, college: Maryland), they have to pay big for this talent that the player’s agent said yesterday.
		Sarunas is in his prime and now is the perfect time to sign him," Jasikevicius' American agent Doug Neustadt said yesterday.
		Jasikevicius (had to copy and paste that) was the dude who made serious waves in the Olympics.
	p199.ezboard.com /fclippersfrm1.showMessage?topicID=6531.topic (545 words)

	Comments
		Led by Sarunas Jasikevicius, Lithuania beat the United States 94-90 in the Olympic men's basketball tournament.
		Overlooked by the NBA after graduating from the University of Maryland, Jasikevicius scored 11 of his team's last 12 points to bring it from a point down to three up.
		The United States was up by three with two minutes and 47 seconds left when former Terp guard Jasikevicius hit a three-pointer while being fouled by Lamar Odom to put his team on track for victory at 85-84.
	bigmactogo.blogdrive.com /comments?id=71 (183 words)

	Jasikevicius Makes His Point to U.S. (washingtonpost.com)
		Sarunas Jasikevicius, who hit seven three-pointers, celebrates at the end of Lithuania's win over the United States.
		Jasikevicius was a much bigger obstacle than the referees.
		Regardless of what the NBA scouts think of him, he has led his team to a 4-0 record in these Games, and Lithuania is the apparent favorite entering the medal round, which begins Thursday.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A21687-2004Aug21.html (1069 words)

	USATODAY.com - Lithuanian star Jasikevicius signs with Pacers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Jasikevicius gives the Pacers another player they can turn to at point guard in case starter Jamaal Tinsley, who has battled injures the past few seasons, can't stay healthy.
		Jasikevicius should help the Pacers offset the loss of Reggie Miller, who retired after last season.
		By agreeing to terms with Jasikevicius, the Pacers may have hurt their chances to re-sign center Dale Davis.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/basketball/nba/pacers/2005-07-25-Jasikevicius_x.htm?POE=SPOISVA (649 words)

	New York Daily News - Sports - Red, white & feeling blue (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The 26-year-old Jasikevicius was a one-time college teammate of NBA All-Star Steve Francis and last season turned down a contract offer from the Bucks for the NBA minimum.
		Brown was hoping Odom's length would cause problems for Jasikevicius, but when Jasikevicius pump-faked Odom off his feet and leaned into him, the defensive strategy had backfired.
		Jasikevicius came to the United States for an education and to learn the game.
	www.nydailynews.com /sports/story/224454p-192811c.html (853 words)

	Chad Ford on Jasikevicius
		Jasikevicius led Maccabi to a second straight Euroleague title Sunday, and in the process, won the MVP of the Final Four.
		While Jasikevicius was willing his team to victory on the court, the multitude of GMs and scouts who have sat in gyms and watched him dominate the competition over the years were more interested in the team's young 12th man. Everyone's looking for a home run, the guy who saves the franchise.
		Jasikevicius is worshipped by them in a very real and intense way.
	www.igtc.com /pipermail/celtics/2005-May/008185.html (1384 words)

	BasketballBoards.net - Foreign intrigue: Sarunas Jasikevicius (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Jasikevicius is a free agent and is believed to be chilling at his Barcelona crib.
		Jasikevicius has signed on with Octagon Sports to do his NBA bidding.
		Jasikevicius wants to go to NBA but he wants to hava a chance to try the title...
	www.basketballboards.net /forum/showthread.php?t=174114 (366 words)

	Jasikevicius, Sarunas Sports Links - RealSportsNetwork.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		CNN/SI - Sarunas Jasikevicius - Contains a profile and an article description his playing history and highlights.
		Seuss, 1904-1991, quoted in his obituary, Time) Jasikevicius, Sarunas The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.
		If you assume that there is an instinct for freedom, there are opportunities to change things, there's a chance for you t Jasikevicius, Sarunas Bachelor: the only man who has never told his wife a lie.
	www.realsportsnetwork.com /Basketball_Professional_NBA_Players_J_Jasikevicius,_Sarunas.html (1707 words)

	Sarunas Jasikevicius - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Although having success on that level, he went undrafted in the NBA Draft and went back to Lithuania to play for Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius for one season (1998-1999).
		Nash vs. Shaq: a weighty decision: the race for the league's MVP trophy comes down to two guys--one very big, one very small--who keep their focus where...
		Winning: the new American dream: still having nightmares of Stephon Marbury trying to guard Sarunas Jasikevicius coming off a high screen?
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /sarunas_jasikevicius.htm (299 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Jazz now prepared to pursue Clippers guard Jaric (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		With Sarunas Jasikevicius committed to Indiana and Antonio Daniels pledged to Washington, the Jazz now are prepared to enter the fray for Los Angeles Clippers restricted free agent Marko Jaric.
		Longtime Euroleague star and ex-University of Maryland standout Jasikevicius had one comparable offer from Utah and another from Cleveland, but late Sunday night he was lured to Indiana by a three-year, $12 million overture — a decision apparently predicated on the determination that the Pacers presented his best shot at winning an NBA championship.
		Utah had made its interest in Jasikevicius known when the market opened July 1, but it seems the Jazz were third in what now appears to have been a five-horse race.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,600151265,00.html (831 words)

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