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Auburn basketball adds Lithuanian wing for 2026-27 season | Report
TL;DR
Auburn basketball has added Lithuanian wing Mantas Rubštavičius for the 2026-27 season. The 24-year-old previously played for Lietkabelis Panevėžys and participated in the 2024 NBA draft process.
Key points
- Auburn basketball adds Mantas Rubštavičius for 2026-27 season
- Rubštavičius is a 6-foot-6 wing from Lithuania
- He averaged 12.4 points in the EuroCup last season
- Previously played for the Golden State Warriors' summer league team
- Has had a lengthy professional career since 2018
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AUBURN — Steven Pearl and Auburn basketball went overseas for what may be their final addition of the offseason, as Mantas Rubštavičius — a 6-foot-6 wing from Lithuania — has committed to the Tigers, according to Jonathan Givony of Draft Express.
Rubštavičius, 24, has had a lengthy professional career, playing in two leagues for four different squads since 2018. He also went through the 2024 NBA draft process but wasn't selected, though he played for the Golden State Warriors' summer league team.
His most productive professional season came after going undrafted, as Rubštavičius returned to Lietkabelis Panevėžys, a Lithuanian professional club, for a third stint and averaged 12.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in the EuroCup. In 16 games, he had four performances with at least 15 points, including a pair of 20-point outputs.
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Q&A
Who is Mantas Rubštavičius and what are his stats?
Mantas Rubštavičius is a 6-foot-6 wing from Lithuania who averaged 12.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in the EuroCup last season.
What teams has Mantas Rubštavičius played for in his career?
Rubštavičius has played for four different teams in two leagues since 2018, including a third stint with Lietkabelis Panevėžys.
What impact will Mantas Rubštavičius have on Auburn basketball?
Rubštavičius is expected to enhance Auburn's roster depth and bring international experience to the team for the upcoming season.