Auburn fires GM Brian Kloman over Rubstavicius' eligibility case, source says
Auburn fired general manager Brian Kloman after learning he withheld information vital to Mantas Rubstavicius' eligibility case, according to a source confirmed to ESPN. The source said Kloman knew Rubstavicius had taken college courses in Europe but failed to disclose that information in the player's lawsuit against the NCAA, and that Auburn coaches and administrators learned of the withholding Friday before taking steps to fire him.
Rubstavicius has withdrawn the lawsuit and plans to return to Europe to pursue basketball opportunities. The 24-year-old guard signed with Auburn in June from Zalgiris Kaunas and averaged 7.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game; Auburn is scheduled to open its season Nov. 4 against Southeastern Louisiana.
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