STATESBORO – Georgia Southern men's basketball coach Brian Burg announced today that Gedi Juozapaitis (London, England/Flagler College) has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Eagles, beginning in the 2020-21 season. 

Gedi Juozapaitis, G/F, 6-5, 200, London, England/Woodstock Academy (Conn.)/Flagler College
Before Georgia Southern: Averaged 16.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 56 games in two seasons at Division II Flagler College • Was one of two players to start all 29 games in 2019-20 and led team in scoring average (19.0), rebounding (7.6) and blocked shots (23) • Broke the school record for most three-pointers made in a season with 112 and ranked second in the nation in three-pointers made per game (3.86) and fourth in three-pointers made • Averaged 14.3 points and a team-high 8.2 rebounds per game in 27 starts as a freshman • Collected 14 career double-doubles and shot 50 percent from the field, 43 percent from long distance and 73 percent from the free-throw line in his career • Earned Power Five Conference finals most valuable player and all-conference honors at Woodstock Academy in Connecticut and averaged 16 points per game as a senior at the City of London Academy in London, England • Led team to perfect 18-0 record • Won EABL national championship and was the Hoopsfix All-Star Game MVP as a junior.

Burg on Juozapaitis:
"Gedi has great size and athleticism.  He has a high basketball IQ and the ability to make shots at a high rate.  He approaches the game with a professional mentality.  We are excited for Gedi to join the program."

Corey Evans - Rivals.com
"Gedi Juozapaitis possesses the appropriate skillset, athleticism and shot making potential that should allow for a rather easy jump to the Division-1 platform.  He's a valuable shooter that will fill such a role immediately.  However, his feel allows for him to take on secondary playmaking responsibility and size reflects someone that can guard more than just one position in the half court setting.  I see him  finding success in the coming years and being a major part of Georgia Southern's pursuit for a Sun Belt championship."