Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin men’s basketball has bolstered its frontcourt with a significant addition. Head coach Greg Gard announced the signing of Aleksas Bieliauskas, who will join the Badgers as a freshman for the 2025-26 season.

Bieliauskas, a 6-9 forward from Kaunas, Lithuania, brings a wealth of experience to Madison. He played for Zalgiris II in the Lithuanian NKL during the 2024-25 season, averaging 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, with a 39.3 percent shooting percentage from beyond the arc.

• In an 81-78 win over Palanga, Bieliauskas scored 25 points on 10-for-12 shooting from the field.
• He also posted a career-high 27 points in an 82-74 loss to Jurbarkas.

Bieliauskas has represented Lithuania in international competitions. In the 2023 Under-18 European Championships, he played in seven games, averaging 8.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. His Badger teammate, Riccardo Greppi, participated in the same tournament for Italy.

In the 2022 U17 World Cup, Bieliauskas averaged 8.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game for a fourth-place Lithuanian team. He scored eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the semifinal contest against the eventual champion, USA.

"Joining Wisconsin means a lot to me. It is a great opportunity, and I can’t wait to get to work and improve my game," Bieliauskas said.

With this signing, Gard expresses his excitement about the Badgers’ expanded international recruitment efforts. Gard believes Bieliauskas will grow as a student-athlete under the Wisconsin program.

• Aleksas Bieliauskas’ name is pronounced bee-EL-ow-SKIST.
• Wisconsin men’s basketball has a history of successfully integrating international players into their roster.

The signing of Aleksas Bieliauskas signals a boost to Wisconsin’s frontcourt and demonstrates the Badgers’ growing international recruitment strategy. As Borges and Gard continue to build the team, expect more promising additions in the coming years.