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The University of Michigan men's basketball team will travel to Lithuania, Croatia and Serbia this August for three exhibition games, cultural activities and team‑building exercises, funded by private donors.
The Michigan men's basketball team is set to play three exhibition games in Lithuania and Croatia this August, using the trip to integrate new transfers, replace graduating seniors, and prepare for the upcoming NBA draft deadline.
From August 14 to 23, the University of Arizona men’s basketball squad travels to Lithuania, facing the nation’s B team, senior side and Ukraine’s national squad, while integrating three Lithuanian-born players into a roster that could reshape next season’s dynamics.
The national‑champion Michigan Wolverines will travel to Europe this August for a nine‑day tour that includes exhibition games, cultural excursions and ten additional preseason practices, all funded by private supporters.
The Wolverines will play three exhibition games abroad, blend cultural activities with intensive practice, and field a rebuilt squad featuring new transfers, freshmen stars and returning veterans.
The Wolverines will play three exhibition games and take part in cultural activities as part of a donor‑funded trip that marks the fifth overseas tour in program history.
The Wolverines will play three exhibition matches in August 2024, funded by private supporters, as part of a tradition of international tours that adds ten preseason practices and deepens fan engagement.
The national champion Michigan Wolverines will spend August in Europe, playing exhibition games in Lithuania and Croatia while gaining ten additional preseason practices and valuable team‑building experiences.
Auburn’s roster overhaul adds a Lithuanian forward, a point guard who scored 15.4 points per game last season, and several key transfers, setting the stage for a competitive campaign
The Texas Longhorns have finalized their backcourt plans for the 2026 season, adding a record‑setting freshman and a seasoned Lithuanian guard.
Mantas Laurencikas, a Lithuanian guard currently with AS Monaco Basket, has pledged to join the Texas Longhorns for the 2026‑27 season, adding depth to a roster undergoing a major transformation.
Texas has secured a verbal commitment from Lithuanian guard Mantas Laurencikas, who will arrive in 2026‑27 after a season in the French Betclic Elite. His addition comes as the program undergoes a major transfer‑class overhaul.
Mantas Laurencikas, a Lithuanian guard currently with AS Monaco Basket, has signed with the University of Texas, bringing four years of eligibility, international experience and a proven shooting touch to a program undergoing a major rebuild.
Texas has landed Lithuanian guard Mantas Laurencikas and a group of high‑profile transfers, sparking analyst optimism that the program could crack the national top ten.
Deon Thompson, a 2009 national champion, rejoins the University of North Carolina as a graduate assistant coach while completing a master's degree at Kenan‑Flagler Business School.
Auburn University’s men’s basketball program has secured a pledge from 24‑year‑old forward Mantas Rubštavičius, bolstering a roster that will see eight new faces join the squad after a NIT championship run.
Auburn University’s basketball program has announced the addition of Lithuanian wing Mantas Rubstavicius, bolstering the roster with EuroLeague experience and versatile frontcourt depth.
Auburn University announced the signing of Lithuanian forward Mantas Rubštavičius, a versatile scorer with professional experience in Europe and a stint on the Golden State Warriors summer‑league roster.
Arizona State University's basketball program has secured Serbian center Filip Malesevic, a 7‑foot‑1 prospect currently playing for FMP Beograd, to strengthen a deep frontcourt ahead of the upcoming season.
Arizona State University's basketball program has secured a commitment from Serbian prospect Filip Malesevic, a 7‑foot‑1 center currently playing for FMP Beograd, while adding experienced transfers Paulius Murauskas and Dillan Shaw. The class, ranked 10th nationally by 247Sports, also retains returning guards Bryce Ford and Vijay Wallace.
Fresh off a standout performance at the 2024 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, Kaan Onat has pledged to join the University of Tennessee at Martin, adding depth and global experience to the Skyhawks’ lineup.
Former UNC standout Deon Thompson is set to transition into coaching under Michael Malone, while continuing his education at the Kenan‑Flagler Business School.
After a promising stint at Central Michigan, Jarusevicius hopes to bring rebounding and post play to Tucson as he finishes his college career.