Basketball in paradise started out with a bang, as the Owls dominated in their first home opener of the Jakus Era defeating Coastal Georgia 99-49.
The Home-opener for FAU Men’s basketball is almost upon us, as D2 Coastal Georgia heads to Eleanor R Baldwin Arena to give John Jakus and company their first taste of regular season basketball in paradise.
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.