Basketball season is right around the corner and FAU Men’s basketball coach John Jakus spoke with members of the media Monday afternoon addressing a variety of topics as the team approaches preseason play.
The FAU Men’s basketball team was back in paradise Monday afternoon as the Owls hosted Media day and gave a glimpse into what to expect this season.
FAU Men’s Basketball has added 2 opponents to their 2024 schedule, a P4 road matchup, and a home matchup against a Non-NCAA opponent, which will be an early season opportunity for FAU fans to see their squad.
The next chapter of FAU men’s basketball will start in Xenia, Ohio, as the Owls will tip-off their season November 4th against Indiana State in a neutral site matchup from the brand new Wooden family field house, per Rocco Miller.
After a bit of a pause in scheduling news for FAU Men’s Basketball, Jon Rothstein reported on X that the Owls will be matching up with UCF in an away game in Orlando on November 12th.
FAU went back into the transfer portal to fill their final scholarship, as late Sunday afternoon Ken Evans Jr, a 6 ‘5 G from Jackson State announced via his personal Instagram that he would be transferring to FAU, filling the open spot left by Aj Staton-McCray.
FAU has worked diligently over the past couple of weeks to assemble a complete roster, and that came to fruition Tuesday, as FSU transfer F Baba Miller withdrew his name from NBA draft consideration and committed to playing this upcoming season in Boca Raton.
FAU Men’s Basketball made their first roster move in 9 days on Sunday morning, as the Owls went back overseas, landing a commit from 7 ‘1 Lithuanian Center Matas Vokietaitis.The 19 year old played for Zalgiris Kaunas in the Lithuanian basketball league, mainly for their second affiliate team, where he averaged 12.5 points 8.6 rebounds and 0.8 Assists across 41 games this past season, while also making 1 appearance for their main team.
FAU star guard Johnell Davis announced his plan to leave the Boca Raton school – one way or another.