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
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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
How the Transfer Portal Is Reshaping the Contenders for the Men’s College Basketball Championship
The transfer portal has become a decisive factor in shaping the outlook of several men’s college basketball programs, turning traditional powerhouses into immediate contenders for the national championship.
May 15, 2026
Transfer Portal Power: How Five Programs Are Shaping the Men’s College Basketball Championship Race
A look at how Michigan, Louisville, Duke, Texas and Tennessee are leveraging the transfer portal to rebuild rosters and challenge for the national title.
May 15, 2026