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Rusne Augustinaite - Women's Basketball - Clemson University Athletics

Rusne Augustinaite

Position:
Guard/Forward
Height:
6-0
Class:
Jr.
Hometown:
Šiauliai, Lithuania
Major:
Business Administration
High School:
Montverde Academy (Fla.)

Appeared in 59 games, scoring 493 points at Georgia Tech in two seasons, scoring in double-figures 23 times. Internationally experienced, she represented Lithuania at multiple youth championships, notably winning gold at the 2022 U18 European Championship.

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Transfer from Georgia Tech who appeared in 59 games (17 starts), averaging 8.4 points and and hitting 102 three-pointers in two seasons. Has logged more than 1200 career minutes.

2024-25 (Sophomore):

  • Appeared in 26 games; averaged 5.2 points per game.
  • Connected on 31 three-pointers.
  • Scored a season-high 23 points against Rice, hitting career-best seven three-pointers.
  • Team-high 17 points on five threes vs. Louisiana Monroe.
  • Hit clutch three-pointer to force double overtime against Virginia Tech.
  • Posted 14 points off bench at Stanford, including four threes.
  • Scored 11 points vs. Clemson, first free throw attempts of the season (3-of-4).
  • Recorded nine points on three first-half threes vs. Florida A&M.

2023-24 (Freshman):

  • ACC Rookie of the Week (Feb. 19).
  • Appeared in all 33 games, starting 17.
  • Averaged 10.8 points per game (fourth on team).
  • Led team with 71 made three-pointers; shot 35.3% from deep.
  • Career-high 30 points vs. Florida, hitting 6-of-10 three-pointers.
  • Scored 17 points and five rebounds at No. 19 Virginia Tech.
  • Posted 16 points and six rebounds in road win at Georgia.
  • 14 points, four rebounds, three assists in win vs. Clemson (1/11).
  • Hit clutch four-point play late against North Carolina; finished with 11 points.
  • Tallied 13 points with three triples in ACC Tournament win vs. Pitt.

Prep Career:

  • Attended Montverde Academy, Montverde, Fla.
  • 2022 GEICO High School Nationals Champion.
  • McDonald’s All-American nominee.
  • Competed for Lithuanian National Team.
  • Played in 2023 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup, averaging 10.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists.
  • Helped Lithuania win 2022 U18 European Championship.
  • Competed in championship game vs. Spain; 25 minutes, five points, two rebounds.
  • Led Lithuania to runner-up finish at 2019 U16 European Championship.

Personal:

  • Started playing basketball at age three.
  • Lists winning the 2022 U18 European Championship as most memorable athletic accomplishment.