Rytis Petraitis discusses joining Lobos and his college basketball journey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
College SportsRytis Petraitis, a 6-foot-7 forward, has transferred to the UNM Lobos for his final college season after previously playing at Cal and Air Force. He is recovering from a successful hip surgery and aims to contribute significantly on a young team. In an interview, Petraitis expressed his admiration for coach Eric Olen's system and his desire to help the Lobos succeed. He reminisced about his previous success against UNM and looked forward to making memorable contributions in his new role. Petraitis is also pursuing an MBA at UNM and has ambitions in engineering and entrepreneurship post-basketball.
- •Petraitis transfers from Cal after recovering from a hip injury
- •He aims to leverage his experience to aid UNM's young roster
- •He is pursuing an MBA at UNM while playing
- •Petraitis recalls a game-winning shot against UNM with Air Force
- •Looking forward to building unforgettable memories with the Lobos
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Get to know the new Lobo: A few questions with transfer forward Rytis Petraitis
"Rytis Petraitis, a 6-foot-7 senior forward transfer from Cal, who was a Lobo killer at Air Force for the first two seasons of his college career, announced in April he was joining the Lobos for his final season of college. The 24-year-old fifth-year player (he redshirted after a hip injury this past season at Cal), is a much-needed veteran presence on a roster largely reliant on freshmen and ...
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