Gonzaga Bulldogs Eye Five Roster Openings for 2026‑27 Season
The Bulldogs must replace a high‑scoring guard and a backup point guard, prompting interest in three West Coast Conference prospects.
May 19, 2026
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Michigan Wolverines Embark on Historic European Tour in August 2026
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.
May 19, 2026
Michigan Basketball Heads to Europe for Key Exhibition Games Ahead of 2026‑27 Campaign
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.
May 18, 2026
Arizona Wildcats Embark on Historic Lithuanian Tour Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
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.
May 18, 2026
Michigan Wolverines Embark on Historic European Tour in August
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.
May 18, 2026
Michigan Basketball Sets Out on European Tour
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.
May 18, 2026
Michigan Basketball Embarks on Historic European Tour Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
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.
May 18, 2026
University of Michigan Basketball Team Embarks on Historic European Tour
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.
May 18, 2026
Michigan Wolverines Embark on Historic European Tour Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
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.
May 18, 2026
Auburn Tigers Prepare for a Revamped 2026‑27 Basketball Season
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
May 17, 2026
Longhorns Secure 2026 Point Guard Commitments
The Texas Longhorns have finalized their backcourt plans for the 2026 season, adding a record‑setting freshman and a seasoned Lithuanian guard.
May 16, 2026
Lithuanian Guard Mantas Laurencikas Commits to Texas Longhorns
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.
May 16, 2026
Lithuanian Guard Mantas Laurencikas Commits to Texas Basketball Program
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.
May 15, 2026
Lithuanian Guard Mantas Laurencikas Commits to Texas Basketball for 2026‑27 Season
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.
May 15, 2026
Texas Basketball’s Offseason Overhaul
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.
May 15, 2026
Deon Thompson Returns to UNC as Graduate Assistant Coach
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.
May 15, 2026
Auburn Basketball Lands Lithuanian Forward Mantas Rubštavičius in Major Roster Revamp
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.
May 15, 2026
Auburn Tigers Add Lithuanian Forward Mantas Rubstavicius for 2026‑27 Campaign
Auburn University’s basketball program has announced the addition of Lithuanian wing Mantas Rubstavicius, bolstering the roster with EuroLeague experience and versatile frontcourt depth.
May 15, 2026
Lithuanian forward Mantas Rubštavičius commits to Auburn basketball for 2026‑27 season
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.
May 15, 2026
Arizona State Bolsters Frontcourt with 7‑Foot‑1 Serbian Center Filip Malesevic
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.
May 15, 2026
Arizona State lands 7‑foot‑1 Serbian center as recruiting class climbs
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.
May 14, 2026
Kaan Onat Commits to Tennessee-Martin, Bringing International Flavor to Skyhawks’ Roster
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.
May 14, 2026
Deon Thompson Returns to UNC as Coach While Pursuing Business Degree
Former UNC standout Deon Thompson is set to transition into coaching under Michael Malone, while continuing his education at the Kenan‑Flagler Business School.
May 12, 2026
Ugnius Jarusevicius Returns to Prominence with Arizona Wildcats
After a promising stint at Central Michigan, Jarusevicius hopes to bring rebounding and post play to Tucson as he finishes his college career.
May 11, 2026