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Auburn’s basketball program aims to rebound from a disappointing 2025‑26 season, climbing to No. 11 in Jon Rothstein’s SEC power rankings as new transfers and returning backcourt talent look to restore the Tigers to the upper tier of the conference.
Lithuanian playmaker Kasparas Jakucionis discusses his trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, his early impressions of the new environment and his promising start with the senior national team.
Sydney Taylor, an undrafted free agent, has transformed her overseas experience into a breakout WNBA season with the Chicago Sky, blending soccer footwork, disciplined goal‑setting, and family support to become a key offensive weapon.
Utah Valley University announced the signing of Modestas Babraitis, a 6‑foot‑5 guard from Fort Myers, Florida, who will bolster the team as it enters its first season in the Big West Conference.
Portland State University announced the commitment of Gantas Križanaukas, a Lithuanian guard, to the men’s basketball program for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, a move that follows the team’s Big Sky Conference regular‑season championship.
From Aug. 21 to 29, the University of Michigan men’s basketball team will face three opponents in Lithuania and Croatia, a trip funded by private donors and designed to sharpen the squad under Coach Dusty May.
The Wolverines will travel to Vilnius, Zagreb and Belgrade from August 21‑29, facing national and developmental teams while coach Dusty May highlights the benefits for team chemistry and NCAA‑allowed practice limits.
The Tigers are set to field a versatile lineup that mixes proven performers with promising newcomers, signaling a strategic push for the 2026‑27 season.