Who Is Šarūnas Jasikevičius? Age, Biography and Wiki
Šarūnas Jasikevičius, born on March 5, 1976, in Kaunas, Lithuania, is a retired professional basketball player and current head coach of FC Barcelona. With a prolific playing career in both the NBA and European leagues, he transitioned seamlessly into coaching after his retirement. As of 2025, he is 49 years old, still actively influencing the world of basketball both on and off the court.
| Occupation | Basketball Players |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 5, 1976 |
| Age | 49 Years |
| Birth Place | Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | Lithuania |
Popularity
Šarūnas Jasikevičius's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing tall at 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) and weighing approximately 220 pounds (100 kg), Šarūnas possesses an athletic build that contributed to his success as a player. His physical attributes, combined with his exceptional skills, made him a formidable point guard during his playing days.
Šarūnas Jasikevičius (born 5 March 1976) is a Lithuanian professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for Fenerbahçe Beko of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi and the EuroLeague. During his playing career, standing at a height of 6ft 4in tall, he played at the point guard position.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
While Šarūnas Jasikevičius has generally kept his personal life private, it is known that he is married to his longtime partner, who has been a significant part of his life both on and off the court. Together, they have children, although details about them remain largely out of the public eye. This discreet approach allows him to focus on his career while maintaining a healthy family life.
His mother Rita, a famous Lithuanian handball player, won a silver medal with the Soviet Union women's national handball team during the 1975 World Women's Handball Championship. Following the success in the world championship, Rita was preparing for the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
According to Rita: "Everything was calculated, planned: Olympic Games, then - the increase of family, one year break and then back to sports again. But everything happened differently" and she had to choose between her son and the Olympic Games. She decided to give birth to a child and give up the Olympic dream.
Later on, the Soviet squad went on to win the Olympic gold medals in the Montreal Olympics and the national team's head coach shut the door for Rita Jasikevičienė to return into the national team in the future. However, Šarūnas's mother never regretted her decision.
Šarūnas remembers that his mother constantly said: "My son will give me back the Olympics".
Net Worth and Salary
Šarūnas is active on social media platforms where he shares insights about basketball, personal reflections, and interactions with fans. His social network presence allows him to stay connected with the basketball community and showcase his coaching philosophy, making him a respected figure among aspiring athletes.
On 25 September 2007, Jasikevičius signed with Panathinaikos. The deal reportedly was worth €7 million euros net income over two years (7.7 million including his buyout). With Panathinaikos, he won the EuroLeague again in 2009. Jasikevičius became the only player in basketball history to win the EuroLeague with three different teams.
He also won three Greek League titles and three Greek Cups with Panathinaikos. In 2009, he signed a contract extension worth € 3.5 million euros net income with Panathinaikos. He underwent a knee surgery that same year, and after 5 months of rehabilitation, he returned to the court with limited playing time.
Career, Business and Investments
As a coach, he has led FC Barcelona to multiple championships and is admired for his strategic acumen and ability to elevate player performance. In addition to coaching, Jasikevičius has explored business opportunities within the basketball world, including camps and clinics aimed at developing young talent.
Jasikevičius played NCAA Division I college basketball at the University of Maryland, with the Maryland Terrapins. He played as a wing, although he remade himself into a point guard in his pro career.
He did not see much playing time in his first two years in college, with seniors Duane Simpkins, Johnny Rhodes, and Exree Hipp ahead of him at the wing positions. As a junior, he became a better passer and improved his defense. He averaged a shade under 13 points and 4 assists in his junior and senior years.
Education
Later he continued his studies in the United States. In 1993–94 he attended Solanco High School in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. That year his team won 25 of 27 games and was one of the contenders for the State Championship final, however they lost their first playoff game and finished the season early.
However, he was noticed by Billy Hahn, who was working as University of Maryland assistant coach and who invited Jasikevičius to join them.
