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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.
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.
Gainey’s recent appointment highlights a coaching philosophy centered on trust, data‑driven decisions, and long‑term player development.
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.
A look at how Michigan, Louisville, Duke, Texas and Tennessee are leveraging the transfer portal to rebuild rosters and challenge for the national title.
A wave of elite transfers has re‑engineered the rosters of five leading programs, setting the stage for a competitive chase for the next national title.
Joe Sterling, a freshman at the University of Texas, was named to the Cali Sports 1st Team All-State after a standout high school career at Westlake High, where he averaged 21.4 points per game.
Vanderbilt announced the hiring of Rodney Terry, a former Texas coach and ESPN analyst, to round out its basketball staff ahead of a scheduled SEC showdown with Texas in the 2026‑27 season.
Terry's hiring replaces Jon Cremins and adds a seasoned strategist to Vanderbilt's basketball program.