Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First-year player at FMU.....Has a tremendous amount of potential.....Has made great strides over the past three years and if he continues on that improvement tract he will make an impact here with the Patriots.....Has good hands....Runs the floor well....His offensive skills are improving each day.....He adds bulk and size to our roster....Staff is excited about his possibilities at FMU.

PERSONAL:

• Born Julius Raudonius in Pajuralis, Lithuania
• Graduate of Lee Academy, where he played for coach Dan Haynes
• Averaged 8.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per contest as a senior 
• Also played with the New Haven Heat AAU squad
• Nickname is Big JU

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Professional basketball player 
• How you got your nickname: Teammates just started call me that 
• Favorite Sports Team:  Žalgiris 
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Money hist 
• Favorite Food: Lithuania traditional 
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Palanga Beach 
• Instagram Account: raudoniusjulius42
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Win all our games 
• Why you chose your sport: Because basketball in Lithuania is really popular and since i was the kid I have watched it