10/7/2025 | Men’s Basketball BOCA RATON, Fla. – The fifth annual Paradise Madness is set for Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena to officially tip off the 2025-26 men’s and women’s basketball season. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free. Paradise Madness is sponsored by Habit Burger & Grill. Paradise Madness will mark the first opportunity for Owl fans to see the new men’s and women’s basketball squads for the 2025-26 season. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with the introduction of both the men’s and women’s teams, along with remarks from men’s Head Coach John Jakus and women’s Head Coach LeAnn Freeland. The evening also includes a women’s basketball skills challenge, a men’s basketball dunk contest, and a combined three-point shootout. The night will conclude with a men’s basketball scrimmage. The night will also feature performances by the Owls’ band, cheer and dance teams, along with numerous raffle prizes for students and fans, as well as free t-shirts for the first 500 fans. The first 20 students in line will have the opportunity to play knockout on the Baldwin Arena court, with the winner serving as a judge for the dunk contest. MEN’S SCHEDULE For the full schedule, click here MEN’S ROSTER For the 2025-26 men’s basketball roster, click here WOMEN’S SCHEDULE To check out the full women’s basketball schedule, click here WOMEN’S ROSTER For the women’s 2025-26 roster, click here FOLLOW THE OWLS To stay up to date on all things athletics and FAU basketball, follow @FAUMBB and @FAUWBB_Hoops as well as @FAUAthletics |