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ESPN analyst Myron Medcalf projects a 25‑win best case and a 20‑win worst case for Auburn, highlighting the impact of departing star Keyshawn Hall, returning guards Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton, and pending eligibility for international signees.
Auburn’s basketball squad posted a 92-71 victory over KK Mega Superbet in Mykonos, Greece, with Kevin Overton scoring 21 points and the team showcasing depth despite missing several players.
Auburn opened its international tour with a dominant win, highlighted by Overton’s 21 points and a strong first-quarter surge.
Auburn University’s men’s basketball squad faces a depleted lineup for its first exhibition games in Greece, with injuries to guards George Kimble III and Owen Freeman and eligibility delays for international recruits Mantas Rubstavicius and Narcisse Ngoy.
With the transfer market heating up, Auburn is pursuing two experienced guards — Dan Skillings Jr. and Dug McDaniel — who have been granted a fifth year of eligibility, hoping to add veteran depth to a roster that already boasts strong frontcourt talent.
The Auburn Tigers open their 2025 basketball season on October 14, entering with a 44th preseason ranking and a revamped roster that blends returning standouts with promising international additions.
Auburn University’s basketball program is reshaping its defense under head coach Steven Pearl, integrating eight fresh players and focusing on versatility ahead of the upcoming season.
Only two starters return as the Tigers welcome an international cast under Steven Pearl, aiming to turn last season's turbulence into a competitive resurgence.
Coach Steven Pearl outlines the roles of returning stars Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton, the NBA draft of Narcisse Ngoy, and the arrival of Lithuanian forward Mantas Rubstavicius ahead of the 2026‑27 season.
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.
The Tigers are reshaping their roster with key transfers and veteran guards, hoping to rise above early rankings and contend for the conference title.
A look at how Auburn’s revamped roster, featuring new backcourt pieces and fresh talent, sets the stage for a rebound under new leadership.
Auburn University announced the addition of Lithuanian guard Mantas Rubstavicius, a proven scorer and versatile defender, as the program looks to address size and shooting deficiencies that kept it out of the NCAA Tournament last year.
The Cyclones have replaced departing stars with a mix of portal acquisitions and fresh recruits, ensuring continuity as the NCAA tightens rules for international players.
The latest NCAA eligibility crackdown could bar former professional athletes from competing in college basketball, putting the roster of the Auburn Tigers under scrutiny.
After a season marred by limited bench minutes and overworked starters, Auburn University's men's basketball team is reshaping its roster to reclaim its defensive prowess and fast‑paced identity.
Auburn University’s basketball program is rebuilding its roster with new players from recruiting, transfers and overseas, aiming to compete in the challenging SEC.
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.
Mantas Rubštavičius, a Draft Express‑ranked international wing, has pledged to join Auburn University, bringing a blend of professional pedigree and shooting depth to the SEC program
The Tigers have completed their 2026‑27 roster by securing Mantas Rubštavičius, a 6‑foot‑6 scorer from Lithuania, as the final newcomer. The move comes as the program seeks to rebound from its first tournament absence since 2021 and return to the standards set by head coach Bruce Pearl and his staff.
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’s basketball program has secured the commitment of Lithuanian forward Mantas Rubstavicius, who will don the orange and blue for the 2026‑27 campaign, joining a host of new talent.
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.