Ugnius Jaruševicius - College Basketball News & Rumors

Likely out for season Jarusevicius (back) could miss the rest of Nebraska's season as he battles back injuries, per Steve Marik of Rivals.com.

Impact Jarusevicius has only appeared in one game this season, and he appears extremely unlikely to work his way back into the Huskers' rotation this year. The 6-foot-11 forward will likely seek a medical redshirt and look to return in 2026-27.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Distant from team with flu Jarusevicius (undisclosed) is distancing himself from Nebraska's team as he battles flu symptoms, per Brian Christopherson of 247Sports.com.

Impact Jarusevicius has missed all but one game this season while battling back issues, but the senior center has another problem -- he's dealing with the flu, and has distanced himself from the team in an effort to keep the rest of the Cornhuskers healthy. At this point, there's no telling when he might return.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Jarusevicius (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact Jarusevicius made his season debut Dec. 30 after battling a back injury for the first month-plus of the season. He'll be sidelined once again Saturday, though it's unclear if his absence is related to the previous back injury. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Oregon.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Jarusevicius (back) is available for Tuesday's game against New Hampshire.

Impact Jarusevicius, who has been held out with a back issue since transferring into Nebraska, will be available to make his season debut against New Hampshire. The 6-foot-11 senior averaged 16.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks with CMU last season (26 games).

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will debut either 12/21 or 12/30 Jarusevicius (back) is slated to make his Cornhuskers debut on either Dec. 21 against North Dakota or Dec. 30 against New Hampshire, per Justin Frommer of the Hastings Tribune.

Impact Jarusevicius has been out with a back ailment amidst the Cornhuskers' historic 10-0 start to the season, but the senior forward appears slated to return soon. The Central Michigan transfer averaged 16.2 points and 7.3 rebounds last season with the Chippewas, and should provide reinforcements to Nebraska's frontcourt upon his return.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friday Jarusevicius (back) is out for Friday's game against Kansas State, Robin Washut of On3.com reports.

Impact Jarusevicius will remain sidelined as he deals with a back injury. The 6-foot-11 senior has yet to appear in a game this year. He transferred into Nebraska from Central Michigan this offseason.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining sidelined Jarusevicius (back) is out for Thursday's game against New Mexico.

Impact Jarusevicius will remain sidelined as he deals with a back injury. The 6-foot-11 senior will now look ot make his season debut next Tuesday versus Winthrop.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Jarusevicius (back) won't play in Saturday's game against Oklahoma.

Impact Jarusevicius suffered a significant back injury in October, and after playing through the injury in an exhibition game, he was shut down Nov. 4 for multiple weeks. He'll remain sidelined for Saturday's contest, and his next chance to play will come Thursday at New Mexico.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined several weeks Jarusevicius (back) will be sidelined for multiple weeks as he deals with a lingering ailment, per Robin Washut of On3.com.

Impact Jarusevicius, a Central Michigan transfer, is dealing with a lingering back injury that's set to hold him out for at least the first two weeks of the season. Thus, his earliest feasible return date is likely Nov. 15 against Oklahoma in the Cornhuskers' first big game of the season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns off bench Monday Jarusevicius (back) was limited to eight minutes off the bench in Monday's exhibition win over Midland, finishing with two points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds.

Impact Jarusevicius missed the previous exhibition contest, and although he was limited here, this is still a good omen for him. The senior forward should be a depth option for the season opener against West Georgia on Monday, Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for exhibition with injury Jarusevicius did not play during Saturday's exhibition game against Penn State because of a back injury, according to Robin Washut of On3.

Impact Washut described Jarusevicius' back injury as lingering, so it has been problematic for a while. While the Nebraska team is not certain, it is hopeful that he could be available when the Cornhuskers log their next and last exhibition before their regular-season opener. The exhibition will come Oct. 27 against Midland University and exactly one week before capping off regular-season action against West Georgia.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska basketball notes: Huskers double their European flavor, making Ryder Cup different It’s a byproduct of a changing game: Husker frontcourt has more European flavor with Leo Curtis and Ugnius Jarusevicius joining Rienk Mast a...

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg is going to Michigan if he doesn't stay in NBA draft, multiple outlets report

Yaxel Lendeborg has announced he’ll transfer from UAB to Michigan and also go through the NBA draft evaluation process

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Joining Nebraska Jarusevicius has committed to Nebraska, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Nebraska will be Jarusevicius' third team in four seasons. The center averaged 16.2 points and 7.3 rebounds across 26.7 minutes this year with Central Michigan after playing two seasons with Cal State-Bakersfield.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Jarusevicius has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Jarusevicius was a regular in his lone year with the Central Michigan program, starting in all but two of his 26 appearances and averaging a solid line of 16.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and a combined 1.3 steals-plus-blocks per game. He'll look to move to a bigger program, as he already proved he can handle heavy minutes and be productive when given the chance.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dent, Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 83-81 in double OT

James Dent Jr. scored 36 points to lead the Northern Illinois Huskies, including the game-winning jump shot with one second remaining in double overtime, and the Huskies defeated t...

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Northern Illinois faces Central Michigan on 15-game road skid

Northern Illinois heads into a matchup with Central Michigan after losing 15 straight road games

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Pritchard, Heady lead Central Michigan over Ball State, 69-67

Anthony Pritchard scored 18 points to lead the Central Michigan Chippewas and Jakobi Heady hit the go-ahead jump shot with eight seconds left as the Chippewas knocked off the Ball...

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Jarusevicius leads Central Michigan against Ball State after 23-point game

Central Michigan visits the Ball State Cardinals after Ugnius Jarusevicius scored 23 points in the Chippewas' 84-73 loss to the Eastern Michigan Eagles

MARCH 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Nelson scores 25 as Eastern Michigan defeats Central Michigan 84-73

Led by Da'Sean Nelson's 25 points, the Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 84-73

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Buffalo visits Jarusevicius and Central Michigan

Central Michigan plays the Buffalo Bulls after Ugnius Jarusevicius scored 21 points in Central Michigan's 86-57 win against the Western Michigan Broncos

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Jarusevicius scores 21, Central Michigan defeats Western Michigan 86-57

Led by Ugnius Jarusevicius' 21 points, the Central Michigan Chippewas defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 86-57

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Jarusevicius leads Central Michigan against Ohio

Central Michigan faces the Ohio Bobcats after Ugnius Jarusevicius scored 32 points in the Chippewas' 85-82 loss to the Akron Zips

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Jarusevicius leads CS Bakersfield over UC San Diego 56-52

Ugnius Jarusevicius scored 16 points as Cal State Bakersfield beat UC San Diego 56-52

JANUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

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