Cincinnati adds Butler transfer Simas Lukosius

By ADAM ZAGORIA

Cincinnati has landed Butler transfer Simas Lukosius as it heads into the Big 12 Conference next season.

The 6-foot-6 sophomore from Lithuania averaged 11.6 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 43% and 38% from deep last season.

“I think Cincinnati is a great fit for my play style and my personality,” Lukosius told ESPN. “I am excited to play for coach Wes Miller and really believe we can achieve special things together.”

Lukosius is the third transfer for Cincinnati as it changes leagues, joining Jamille Reynolds (Temple) and C.J. Fredrick (Kentucky).

Cincinnati will also bring in four-stars Jizzle James and Rayvon Griffith in their class of 2023.

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Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.