Do-everything wing Rytis Petraitis reflects on decision to transfer to Cal
It came down to Texas and Cal for Air Force transfer Rytis Petraitis. The rising junior from Arlington eventually decided to go with the Bears after visiting both programs and getting a feel for what each had to offer.
The 6-foot-7, 210-pound forward has the size and skill set to impact the game in a variety of ways. Things that helped the Bears in a number of ways last season with a player like Jaylon Tyson eventually becoming vital to Cal's victories in Year 1 under Mark Madsen.
It is easy to see how Petraitis — who averaged 15.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists as a sophomore in the 2023-23 season — could fill a similar role heading into Year 2.
“Rytis is capable of doing just about anything on the court and will be a tremendous addition to our basketball program,” Madsen said in a statement announcing the signing of the four-star transfer last week. “His playmaking ability on the wing shines, as he averaged more than 15 points, six rebounds and three assists as a sophomore.
"Our staff loves Rytis’ mature approach to the game and he comes from a great basketball family. We can’t wait to have them as Golden Bears.”
Petraitis will step into an important role for the Bears and will likely be relied on to carry a big part of the scoring load when he arrives.
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