6/12/2024 | Men’s Basketball BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men’s basketball Head Coach John Jakus has announced his inaugural roster ahead of the team’s 2024-2025 season. Since arriving to Boca Raton in late March, Jakus and the incoming staff have worked the transfer portal, the international pool of talent, and high school recruiting to mix in with returning pieces as they look to maintain the program’s Winning In Paradise ways. QUOTABLE Head Coach, John Jakus “I am so proud that these young men chose Florida Atlantic as their home,” said head coach John Jakus. “Please join me in welcoming the newest Owls to Paradise and showing gratitude to the four that have remained committed to calling Paradise their home.” “I want to thank my staff for their tireless efforts over the last two months in building this roster that I know Owl nation will be proud to watch play. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to our fans and supporters for their help in making this roster possible. Our players love this FAU community! We are excited for the summer together and can’t wait to get started for real in the fall.” INCOMING PLAYERS Name: Ken Evans Jr. (Redshirt Senior) Previous School: Jackson State Notes: Averaged 18.8 points per game in 2023-24, named Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year Name: Kaleb Glenn (Sophomore) Previous School: Louisville Notes: Made 11 starts as a true freshman in 2023-24, four-star recruit out of high school Name: Leland Walker (Junior) Previous School: Eastern Kentucky Notes: Averaged 15.4 points per game and 4.1 assists in 2023-24, named First Team All-Atlantic Sun Conference Name: Amar Diop (Freshman) Previous School: CSI Keur Madior Notes: From Senegal, Played for NBA Academy Africa Name: Liam Dayco-Green (Freshman) Previous School: Prolific Prep Academy Notes: From Vancouver, Canada Name: Matas Vokietaitis (Sophomore) Previous School: Kauno Varpas Gymnasium Notes: From Marijampol, Lithuania, competed in the National Basketball League Name: Max Langenfield (Sophomore) Previous School: Urspringschule Notes: From Ulm, Germany, played professionally in Basketball Bundesliga Name: Mantas Kocanas (Freshman) Previous School: Varpo Gymnasium Notes: From Karciupis, Lithuania, Committed in November of 2023 Name: Baba Miller (Junior) Previous School: Florida State Notes: From, Madrid, Spain, made 32 starts for FSU in 2023-24 Name: KyKy Tandy (Senior) Previous School: Jacksonville State Notes: Averaged 17.8 points per game in 2023-24, named First Team All-Conference USA Name: Niccolo Moretti (Redshirt Sophomore) Previous School: Illinois Notes: From Italy, played for NBA Academy Australia, appeared in three NCAA Tournament games in 2024 RETURNING OWLS Remaining with the team from previous seasons is redshirt junior forward Tre Carroll, redshirt sophomore guard Jack Johnson, and redshirt freshman guards Devin Vanterpool and Jakel Powell. SEASON TICKETS 2023-24 season ticket holders can renew today by clicking HERE or calling the ticket office at 1-866-FAU-OWLS. FOLLOW THE OWLS To stay up to date on all things FAU men’s basketball, follow the Owls on social media @FAUMBB. |