AMES — Iowa State men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger announced the signing of Dominykas Pleta for the 2025-26 season. Pleta is a 6-foot-10, 225 pound forward from Germany.

Pleta is the fifth member of the signing class, joining four future Cyclones that signed in the early signing period.

Prior to the signing of Pleta, the incoming class was rated No. 15 nationally by 247sports and No. 19 by Rivals. It is the third-ranked class in the Big 12 Conference from 247sports and No. 4 from Rivals.

Pleta currently plays for MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg in the German BBL — the top professional league in Germany, and for Porsche Ludwigsburg in the Germany — Pro B South Division, the third tier of German basketball.

Pleta averaged 20.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game last season with Porsche Ludwigsburg, while shooting 58.4 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from 3-point range.

Pleta is also a member of the German U20 team. He averaged 9.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists at the 2024 European U20 Championship.

“Dominykas is a skilled and versatile player,” Otzelberger said. “He has the ability to drive the ball and attack off the dribble. He moves well defensively and plays with a great motor. With his age (turns 21 in October) and his professional experience, he will have an immediate impact on our program.”