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Radvile Autukaite, a native of Vilnius, Lithuania, is in her first year on the Virginia Tech women’s basketball staff, serving as a graduate assistant. Autukaite is primarily responsible for coordinating the male practice team, helping maintain the recruitment database, assisting with administrative duties, and other day-to-day operational tasks related to the program.

Prior to joining Virginia Tech, Autukaite served as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Webber International University. During two seasons at Webber, Autukaite’s responsibilities varied from recruiting, organizing community service events, monitoring study hall, scheduling and assisting on the court with practices and games. In addition, Autukaite earned her MBA with a sports management concentration.

As an undergraduate student, Autukaite graduated from Reinhardt University while earning her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. During her career as a student-athlete Autukaite received the NAIA AAC Female Champion of Character Award for all sports. This award is given to a female athlete who exhibits integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and a servant leadership to the best of their ability. In addition to that she was named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete several years in a row.

Prior to moving to the United States, Autukaite played for the Lithuanian National Team at the U-16, U-18 and U-20 levels.

Autukaite plans to pursue a career in coaching women’s basketball at the collegiate level. She is currently working toward earning her Masters of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Instructional Technology.