| 10/25/2024 | Men’s Basketball BOCA RATON, Fla. – The 2024-25 Florida Atlantic men’s basketball team will take the court for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 26 in an exhibition matchup against Saint Leo at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. The game will tip off at 2 p.m. EST. Saturday’s game is sponsored by Willow and Palm Construction. Fans will have their first of 14 opportunities to pack the Elly for a sneak preview of the new era led by incoming Head Coach John Jakus and 11 newcomers on the roster. Saint Leo at Florida Atlantic Game Details Saturday, Oct. 26 | 2 p.m. (EST) | Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena | Boca Raton, Fla. Game Coverage Live Stats Florida Atlantic Links Roster | Schedule | News Saint Leo Links Roster | Schedule | News Social Media X | Instagram | Facebook ABOUT THE OWLS Jakus enters his first season at the helm of the Owls The team brings back four returning players: redshirt junior forward Tre Carroll, redshirt freshman guards Devin Vanterpool and Jakel Powell, and redshirt sophomore guard Jack Johnson Of the Owls’ 11 additions, six were acquired via the transfer portal and five freshmen come from the international pool Three players: graduate guard KyKy Tandy (Jacksonville State), junior guard Leland Walker (Eastern Kentucky), and redshirt senior guard Ken Evans Jr. (Jackson State), are coming off seasons in which they were first team all-conference at their previous spots, with Evans winning Player of the Year for the Southwestern Athletic Conference As a team, FAU was ranked fifth in the American Athletic Conference’s Preseason Coaches’ poll. Tandy was named to the preseason All-AAC Second TeamIn total, the Owls are represented by seven different countries: the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Senegal, and Spain SEASON PREVIEW ROSTER For the complete 2024-25 roster, click here SCHEDULE For the full 2024-25 schedule, click here TICKETS For the second consecutive season, season tickets for men’s basketball games at the Elly are sold out. Prior to each game, based on the visiting team, allotment tickets may be available for purchase. UP NEXT Another exhibition is on the docket for Florida Atlantic as they travel to Auburn to take on the Tigers on Friday, Nov. 1, tipping off at 7 p.m. EST. The regular season begins shortly after on Monday, Nov. 4 with a neutral site matchup against Indiana State, taking place at the Wooden Family Fieldhouse in Xenia, Ohio. FOLLOW THE OWLS To stay up to date on all things FAU men’s basketball, follow the Owls on social media @FAUMBB. Florida Atlantic’s 2024-25 season is sponsored by Phil Smith Kia/Phil Smith Acura. |
