
Texas Longhorns Add Lithuanian Guard Mantas Laurencikas to Roster
Mantas Laurencikas, a 13‑point‑averaging guard from France, joins the Longhorns, joining a transfer class that analysts say could crack the nation’s top ten.
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Mantas Laurencikas, a 13‑point‑averaging guard from France, joins the Longhorns, joining a transfer class that analysts say could crack the nation’s top ten.

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.

The 6‑foot‑7 guard from Kaunas joins the University of Texas after a standout season with AS Monaco, adding depth and international experience to the Longhorns’ roster.

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.