Auburn basketball signs Lithuanian guard Mantas Rubstavicius
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Auburn men's basketball has officially signed Mantas Rubstavicius, a Lithuanian guard, on June 24, 2026. Rubstavicius, known for his scoring ability both from distance and near the basket, averaged 7.8 points per game in the Lithuanian Basketball League. He demonstrated his scoring prowess at the 2022 FIBA U20 Championship, leading the tournament with an average of 19.7 points per game and scoring 38 in the semifinals. Auburn seeks to improve its roster after missing the NCAA Tournament last season, focusing on enhancing size and shooting. Head coach Steven Pearl highlighted Rubstavicius's basketball IQ and high character as key attributes.
- •Mantas Rubstavicius officially signs with Auburn on June 24, 2026.
- •He averaged 7.8 points per game in the Lithuanian league.
- •Rubstavicius led the 2022 FIBA U20 Championship in scoring.
- •Auburn missed the NCAA Tournament last season.
- •The team aims to improve size and shooting this season.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn basketball signs 'proven winner' in Mantas Rubstavicius
"Lithuanian guard Mantas Rubstavicius officially signed with Auburn on Tuesday. Steven Pearl shares what his team is getting with the signing.
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