Linder adds Forward Jonas Sirtautas to 2023-24 Roster
* University of Wyoming press release
LARAMIE -- The reconstruction of Wyoming's basketball roster is not yet complete.
Jeff Linder announced the addition of Jonas Sirtautas (Yo-Nus) on Monday. He will join fellow Lithuanian Oleg Kojenets in Laramie.
“We are excited to welcome Jonas to the Cowboy basketball family,” Wyoming's head coach said “Jonas comes from one of the premier programs in Europe in Zalgiris and is an explosive athlete. Wyoming fans will enjoy watching for years to come.”
The 6-foot-10, 185-pound forward is a native of Kaunas, Lithuania. He spent time with the club team Zalgiris in his hometown. He was also picked to be a part of the NBA Academy last season in the United States.
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His father, Darius, is a legendary former professional player in Lithuania and is currently one of the nation’s top player developers. His sister, Ugne signed on to play for Providence this season.
Sirtautas is the 10th newcomer to the program this offseason, joining guards Jacob Theodosiou, Kobe Newton, Akuel Kot, Sam Griffin, Nigle Cook and Kael Combs. Forwards Cam Manyawu, Mason Walters and Kojenets also signed with the Pokes.
Linder also inked Laramie native Levi Brown last week. The 6-foot, 167-pound true freshman helped lead the Plainsmen to the state title game for the first time since 2011. He netted 23 points in a semifinals victory over Cody. That was a career high.