FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL PANTHERS NEWS

Ashton Williamson - Withdraws from portal Williamson has withdrawn from the portal and will return to FIU for the 2025-26 season, Kevin Barral of G5 Football Daily reports.

Impact Williamson has withdrawn his name from the transfer portal and will return to FIU, where he's expected to play a significant role. He was a big piece in his freshman season and will now be a nice addition to the rotation for the 2025-26 campaign. Williamson averaged 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 steals on 24.2 minutes per game (33 games) in 2024-25.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amarion Nimmers - Lands at FIU Nimmer has committed to joining Florida International for the 2025-26 season, PortalUpdates reports.

Impact Nimmers joins his first D1 school after playing last season at UTampa. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists during the 2024-25 campaign. He will fight to secure a role for the upcoming season.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brit Harris - Lands with FIU Harris has announced his commitment to FIU ahead of the 2025-26 season, beat reporter Kevin Barral reports.

Impact Harris will make the move to FIU after initially committing to Pacific for this upcoming season. The 6-foot-4 junior appeared in 30 games with USC Upstate this past season, averaging 11.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.9 steals on 24 minutes per game.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Mackey - Headed to the 305 Mackey will transfer to Florida International, per Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com.

Impact Mackey spent the 2024-2025 season at Houston Christian, playing in 31 games and starting 27 games and averaging 15.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists. He also had the most efficient shooting season of his career, posting 41/36/78 shooting splits. With one season of eligibility remaining, he'll look to keep it up with the Panthers.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mikey Kelvin - Lands with Florida International Kelvin will transfer to Florida International, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact The former Oklahoma State Cowboy didn't see the court during his time in Stillwater after transferring over from Queens University in Ontario. The 6-foot-6 forward will look to provide depth to the Panthers' wing next season.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Zawdie Jackson - Joining FIU Jackson has announced his commitment to Florida International, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jackson will join the Panthers following a strong season with New Mexico State. During his time with the Aggies the 6-foot senior averaged 10.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and one steal across 32 starts. Jackson will look to take on a primary role with the Panthers this coming season.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Stephenson - Committing to FIU Stephenson has committed to play for Florida International for the 2025-26 season, per Travis Branham of 247Sports.com.

Impact Stephenson will join the Panthers following two seasons with Cal State Bakersfield. The 6-foot-6 junior emerged as a productive player for the Roadrunners this past season, averaging 11.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game across 32 contests. He will retain a single year of eligibility with FIU.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 7 • DEADSPIN.COM

Xavier hires Richard Pitino as basketball coach

There will be more than one Pitino in the Big East next season

MARCH 26

Jacksonville State defeats Florida International 65-56 in Conference USA Tournament quarterfinal

Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead No. 2 seed Jacksonville State to a 65-56 win over No. 10 seed Florida International in a Conference USA Tournament...

MARCH 13

Brewer, Jones lead Florida International over Western Kentucky 64-61 in Conference USA Tournament

Jayden Brewer scored 17 points to lead the Florida International Panthers and Asim Jones secured the victory with a free throw with 49 seconds remaining as the Panthers knocked off...

MARCH 12

Vianney Salatchoum - Logs 10 rebounds in win Salatchoum (undisclosed) totaled eight points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 64-61 victory over Western Kentuck...

Impact Salatchoum returned to action after missing one game due to an undisclosed injury. The junior center had an impactful start as he logged 10 rebounds for the first time since Jan. 16.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Western Kentucky meets Florida International in CUSA Tournament

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Florida International Panthers meet in the CUSA Tournament

MARCH 11

Western Kentucky plays Florida International in CUSA Tournament

MARCH 10

Vianney Salatchoum - Sits out Saturday Salatchoum (undisclosed) didn't play in FIU's loss to Middle Tennessee on Saturday.

Impact Salatchoum missed his third game of the year against the Blue Raiders. The center, who averages 10.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks will get his next chance to play in the Conference USA Tournament against Western Kentucky on March 11.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Middle Tennessee closes out Conference USA regular season with 78-56 romp over Florida International

Camryn Weston scored 15 points to help Middle Tennessee close out the Conference USA regular season with a 78-56 romp over Florida International

MARCH 8

Florida International visits Middle Tennessee after Mostafa's 30-point outing

MARCH 8

Mostafa leads Middle Tennessee against Florida International

MARCH 7

Don McHenry scores 20, Western Kentucky takes down Florida International 76-67

Led by Don McHenry's 20 points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Florida International Panthers 76-67

MARCH 7

Brewer and the Florida International Panthers visit conference foe Western Kentucky

MARCH 6

McHenry, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers host the Florida International Panthers

MARCH 5

Ituka scores 29 points, Pierre adds 22 to lead Jacksonville State over FIU 84-79 in 2OT

Jao Ituka scored 29 points and Jacksonville State beat Florida International 84-79 in double overtime

MARCH 1

Florida International and Jacksonville State meet for conference showdown

Jacksonville State plays Florida International in CUSA play Saturday

MARCH 1

Brewer and the Florida International Panthers host conference foe Jacksonville State

Jacksonville State visits Florida International in CUSA play Saturday

FEBRUARY 28

Florida International beats Kennesaw State 76-61

Led by Dashon Gittens' 15 points, the Florida International Panthers defeated the Kennesaw State Owls 76-61 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 28