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