After an offseason of anticipation, Monday night was the official beginning of a new era of FAU basketball and the new era looked a lot like the old, as the Owls dominated Indiana State 97-64 to start their 2024-2025 campaign 1-0.
The official beginning of the John Jakus era at FAU commences at 7 pm on Monday as the Owls face off against Indiana State on a neutral court at the John Wooden Family Field house in Xenia, Ohio.
FAU Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Jakus spoke with members of the media Monday afternoon for the final time before the team ships up to Auburn later this week for a Friday night scrimmage against the Tigers.
Basketball in paradise was back in full force Saturday afternoon, as the first preseason game of the Jakus era against Saint Leo finished in a dominating 104-53 victory.
FAU opens their preseason slate on Saturday with Division 2 Saint Leo and will look to put on a show for Owl nation.
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.