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Auburn’s roster overhaul adds a Lithuanian forward, a point guard who scored 15.4 points per game last season, and several key transfers, setting the stage for a competitive campaign
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’s 2026‑27 schedule features a marquee game against Wisconsin in Nashville, a return to the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, and a continuation of its series with Arizona, all while key players Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton come back to lead an experienced backcourt.
Auburn’s men’s basketball team will meet Wisconsin in Nashville on Dec. 19, 2026, as part of a schedule that includes the ACC/SEC Challenge, a Las Vegas festival appearance, and a continuation of its series with Arizona, all while a promising backcourt returns under coach Steven Pearl.
The Badgers and Tigers will meet for the second time in nearly two decades, with the game set to showcase top talent from both programs.
Auburn’s men’s basketball team will open its nonconference slate against Wisconsin at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on December 19, a matchup that pits two programs with contrasting recent histories against each other.