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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.