LAURA
ZELNYTE
POWER FORWARD – CENTER
A MODERN INSIDE PLAYERS WITH GOOD OFFENSIVE SKILLS
+ HEIGHT: 190 CM
+ YEAR OF BORN: 1994
+ PASSPORT: LITHUANIA
+ TEAM: SANGA MILANO [SERIE A2 – ITALY]
Season 2024-2025: Sanga Milano (Serie A2 – Italy)
Strenghts.
Very Dangerous from Outside the 3-Point Line
Laura has established herself as a highly effective long-range shooter, making her a constant threat from beyond the arc. This skill opens up space for her teammates, as defenders must stretch out to guard her.
Very good Rebounder and Shot Blocker
She excels in her rebounding and shot-blocking abilities. Her keen basketball IQ allows her to position herself effectively to grab rebounds on both ends of the floor.
Soft Hands and Good Footwork Inside the Paint
Laura is also a strong player inside the paint. Her soft hands allow her to finish smoothly around the rim, whether she’s catching difficult passes or converting contested layups. Her footwork in the paint is exceptional, allowing her to pivot and create scoring opportunities with ease.
Versatile Defensive Capabilities
Her defensive awareness allows her to anticipate passes and force turnovers, making her a key part of her team’s defensive strategy. Her ability to protect the rim makes her an all-around threat.
Leadership and Basketball IQ
Laura is not only a standout player physically but also a leader on the court. Her basketball IQ is exceptional, and she is often seen directing traffic on offense and organizing defensive sets. She reads the game well, making quick decisions that benefit her team.
Career Highlights.
2022: Italian A2 Group North Semifinals
2021: Lithuanian 3vs3 National Team
2021: Eurobasket All Italian A2 First Team
2018: Eurobasket All Italian A2 Second Team
2017: Lithuanian A1 Champion – 2017
Lithuanian 3vs3 National Team
Career Stats.
2016-2017: Aistes-LSU-Paradis Kaunas (LMKL, starting five): BWBL: 5 games: 11.8ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 44.4%, FT: 78.9%; Lithuanian LMKL: 26 games: 6.7ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.5apg, 1.9spg, FGP: 42.7%, 3PT: 26.9%, FT: 72.7%
2017-2018: Castel Carugate (Italy-Serie A2, starting five): 32 games: 12.8ppg, Reb-2(11.3rpg), 1.3apg, 1.6spg, Blocks-2(1.2bpg), FGP: 52.5%, 3PT: 33.8%, FT: 72.2%
2018-2019: La Molisana Campobasso (Italy-Serie A2, starting five): 32 games: 7.1ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.3apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 40.8%, 3PT: 35.9%, FT: 63.6%
2019-2020: Basket Team Crema (Italy-Serie A2): 19 games: 5.7ppg, 6.8rpg, FGP: 50.6%, 3PT: 11.8%, FT: 58.6%
2020-2021: Nico Basket Femminile Ponte Buggianese (Italy-Serie A2, starting five): 26 games: 13.2ppg, 8.7rpg, 2.0apg, 1.6spg, Blocks-2(1.2bpg), FGP: 52.5%, 3PT: 38.9%, FT: 78.7% 2021-2022: Piestanske Cajky (Slovakia-Extraliga): 12 games: 6.7ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.4apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 56.3%, 3PT: 27.8%, FT: 82.4%, EuroCup Qualifiers: 2 games: 7.0ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.5spg; EWBL: 4 games: 3.5ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.3apg, 1.3spg
in Jan.’22 moved to Enisey Krasnoyarski kraj (Russia-PBL, starting five): 4 games: 4.0ppg, 3.8rpg
in Mar.’22 signed at Pallacanestro Sanga Milano (Italy-Serie A2, starting five): 10 games: 10.3ppg, 8.0rpg, 1.7apg, 1.3bpg, FGP: 43.1%, 3PT: 43.3%, FT: 66.7%
2022-2023: Casademont Zaragoza (Spain-LF Endesa): Eurocup: 6 games: 3.8ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.0apg; Spanish LF Endesa: 12 games: 1.8ppg, 1.3rpg,
in Dec.’22 moved to Basket Namur Capitale (Belgium-Top Division Women): 15 games: 9.0ppg, 7.7rpg, 1.3spg, Blocks-1(1.2bpg), FGP: 51.4%, 3PT: 37.2%, FT: 62.5%; EuroCup: 2 games: 10.5ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.5apg, 2.0bpg
2022-2023: Casademont Zaragoza (Spain-LF Endesa): Eurocup: 6 games: 3.8ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.0apg; Spanish LF Endesa: 12 games: 1.8ppg, 1.3rpg, in Dec.’22 moved to Basket Namur Capitale (Belgium-Top Division Women, starting five): 15 games: 9.0ppg, 7.7rpg, 1.3spg, Blocks-1(1.2bpg), FGP: 51.4%, 3PT: 37.2%, FT: 62.5%; EuroCup: 2 games: 10.5ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.5apg, 2.0bpg
2023-2024: Basket Namur Capitale (Belgium-Top Division Women): 23 games: 8.6ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.4apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 45.1%, 3PT: 34.2%, FT: 72.9%; EuroCup: 6 games: 9.2ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.8apg, 1.2spg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 32.0%, 3PT: 35.7%, FT: 81.8%
2024-2025: Pallacanestro Sanga Milano (Italy-Serie A2)
