Mantas Juzenas just exploded on the international stage, dropping a tournament-record 46 points against Poland — 18 of 26 shooting, including 7 threes — while hauling in 12 rebounds and dishing 5 assists, leading Lithuania to a huge win. His 55 efficiency rating? Also a tournament best. After averaging just 11 points and 4 rebounds last year, he’s now leading the tournament averaging 22 points and 9 rebounds. Lithuania, who took silver last year, are chasing gold this time — and Juzenas is the engine driving them. Fellow standout Salih Altuntas is also lighting it up for Turkey, averaging 13 points and 9 rebounds, including a 19-14 double-double vs. Germany. With the tournament still underway, Lithuania are in championship contention, and Juzenas’ insane stats are proof of his rapid rise. Don’t miss them when they return — their college season tickets are already on sale.

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Saint Mary’s basketball is poised for a loaded 2026-27 season with a full 15-player roster aiming for their sixth straight NCAA Tournament bid under new coach Mickey McConnell. The team blends proven fundamentals with fresh energy, led by All-WCC guard Joshua Dent and flanked by McDonald’s All-American Darius Bivins and sharpshooter Cooper Lewis. The wings feature returning scorers Mantas Juzenas, Rory Hawke, and Kevin Gad, plus transfers Luke Fennell and freshman Sam Curvy. At power forward, Trent MacLean, Vangelis Zougris (from Louisville), and Thomas Ndong bring experience and rebounding. The center position is anchored by returning Jazz Gardner, joined by international bigs Salih Altuntas and Flynn Pavely — a versatile, inside-out threat ready to dominate.

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