University of Texas Arlington
UNT Dallas
10/30/2026 12:50:00 PM | Men's Basketball
ARLINGTON, Texas — UT Arlington men's basketball opens the 2026-27 season Monday, Nov. 2, hosting UNT Dallas at 7 p.m. at College Park Center as the Mavericks begin a new era in the United Athletic Conference (UAC).
UTA was picked to finish fifth in the UAC's inaugural preseason coaches' poll. The Mavericks enter the season following an 18-win campaign in their final year in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), looking to carry that momentum into a new conference and a revamped roster.
The Mavericks return two players from last season in Stoney Hadnot and Miles Goodman, with Goodman the only returning player who saw action last season. Goodman averaged 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game while shooting 45.2% from the field.
Head coach KT Turner welcomes an influx of transfers from programs across the country. Senior guard Mier Panoam brings experience from Xavier, while sophomore forward Niko Bundalo joins the Mavericks after transferring from Ole Miss. UTA also added international talent in junior forward Teodor Simic and freshman guard Kajus Mikalauskas.
The Mavericks feature five players standing 6-foot-8 or taller, providing added size and versatility as the team works to establish its identity. Defensively, UTA will look to build on a strong performance from last season, when it limited opponents to 66.7 points per game, ranking 23rd nationally.
UTA holds a 3-0 all-time advantage over UNT Dallas and will look to extend that mark in Monday's season opener. The matchup provides the Mavericks an opportunity to begin the season on a strong note before traveling to Honolulu, Hawaii, for the Outrigger Rainbow Classic, scheduled for Nov. 6-9.
GAME INFORMATION
Opponent: UNT Dallas
Date: Monday, Nov. 2
Time: 7 p.m. CT
Location: College Park Center
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: The Varsity Network
Purchase Tickets: UTATickets.com
Game Notes: Game 1 Notes vs. UNT Dallas
NEWCOMERS
Niko Bundalo, Teodor Simic, Trevaun Clark, Kajus Mikalauskas, Noah Shelby, Mier Panoam, Tristan Hankins, Jerimiyah Smith, Tycen McDaniels, Jayden Parker, Josh Montgomery, and Bryson McGlothin make up the newcomers to a revamped roster.
- Niko Bundalo spent the 2025-26 season at Ole Miss appearing in 11 games for the Rebels.
- Mier Panoam competed for Xavier last season, appearing in seven games off the bench while scoring six points.
- Trevaun Clark joins the Mavs from Wagner High School, letting for four years. He finished his high school career with more than 1,000 points and 600 rebounds, averaging 10.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. In 2023 he attended USA Men's U16 National Team training camp as well as the Men's Junior National Team April mini-camp in Houston. Clark was rated a four-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals. On3/Rivals ranked him as the No. 15 player in Texas.
- Kajus Mikalauskas appeared in 34 games (875 minutes) with BC Zalgiris during the 2025-26 season. He scored 340 total points, averaging 10.0 points per game.
- Noah Shelby saw action in nine games off the bench during the 2025-26 season as a junior at Texas A&M.
- Tristan Hankins joins the Mavs from Butler CC (Kansas) after appearing in 31 games during the 2025-26 season. He averaged 18.6 pts, 5.6 reb, and 3.5 assists per game.
Next Up
The Mavericks are back in action on Friday, Nov. 6 against Portland in the opener of The Outrigger Rainbow Classic in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Single-game tickets for the 2026-27 UT Arlington men's and women's basketball seasons are now on sale. Fans can purchase tickets online through UTA Tickets or by calling the UTA Athletics Box Office at 817-272-9595. Single-game ticket options begin at $10 for baseline seating, while reserved seating starts at $15 for women's basketball and $20 for men's basketball. Premium seating and floor seat options are also available.
GROUP TICKET EXPERIENCES
Looking for a fun and affordable entertainment experience for your next group outing? UTA Athletics has the answer! Group ticket packages are available for volleyball, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball and flag football. Groups of 10 or more can receive special group ticket pricing and can add a game-day experience to their visit. Find more information here.
