FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS NEWS

Carlyle scores 19 as Florida Atlantic outlasts Boston College in overtime thriller, 83–78

Kanaan Carlyle scored 19 points and Xander Pintelon added 14, including a crucial 3-pointer in overtime, as Florida Atlantic edged Boston College 83–78 in its season opener

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Niccolo Moretti - Good to go Monday Moretti (ankle) will play in Monday's game against Boston College, Rick Henderson of FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact Moretti missed FAU's exhibition game late last week due to an ankle injury, but he's been cleared to suit up in Monday's regular-season opener. Moretti averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 assists and 2.6 rebounds across 22.1 minutes per game last season, and he could be in line for a larger role in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Moretti - Ankle affecting health Moretti (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's exhibition matchup against Florida Tech, less than a week before Florida Atlantic's next game Monday against Boston College, accor...

Impact For the NCAA's 2024-25 season, as part of Florida Atlantic, Moretti logged 6.4 points and 3.4 assists per game. During 2025's summer, he re-enrolled at FAU. But because of an ankle injury, Moretti both did not play Thursday and is questionable for the Owls' upcoming matchup.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Vanterpool - Leads with 22 in exhibition Vanterpool scored a team-high 22 points (9-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT) with three steals in the exhibition over Florida Tech on Thursday.

Impact The redshirt sophomore has been on the Owls roster for the past two seasons, but only saw reserve duties. He averaged 2.0 points and 1.1 rebounds in 7.9 minutes in 2024-25 in 2024-25. Keep an eye on the 6-4 guard to see if he cracks the starting lineup and is able to contribute as a consistent scorer.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Amar Amkou - Perfect from field Amkou (undisclosed) logged 17 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two steals and a block in 17 minutes in Thursday's exhibition win over Florida Tech.

Impact Amkou was lights out in his first taste of collegiate ball after missing all of last season with an injury. He scored all 17 points in the second half and could be making a case for a role off the bench in his redshirt freshman campaign.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Max Langenfeld - Five points in Thursday's exhibition Langenfeld recorded five points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3PT, 5-6 FT), one rebound and one assist in Thursday's 110-68 exhibition win over Florida Tech.

Impact Langenfeld, who missed the last 26 games of last season due to an undisclosed injury, played in the Owls' final exhibition game before the regular season tips off. He did not make a basket in his 19 minutes off the bench, but he made five of his six free throw attempts. He figures to be featured off the bench this season now that he's healthy.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Elohim - Appears in exhibition game Elohim (undisclosed) logged eight points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3PT, 1-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block during Thursday's 110-68 win over Florida Tech.

Impact Elohim got the start for the Owls against the Panthers of Florida Tech in what ended up being a lopsided affair. The 6-foot-5 sophomore, who averaged 2.1 points and 0.8 rebounds on 5.7 minutes per game with USC last season (18 games), looks to be in line for a large workload with the Owls this season.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Maxim Logue - Added to FAU Logue is listed on Florida Atlantic's roster ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Impact Logue will make the move to FAU after spending his true freshman season with Oregon State. During his time with the Beavers, the 6-foot-9 sophomore averaged 2.9 points and two rebounds on 6.5 minutes per game (21 games).

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo releases statement on Kaleb Glenn's injury Tom Izzo released a statement on the season ending injury that was suffered by FAU transfer Kaleb Glenn just weeks into off-season workouts

JUNE 18 • USATODAY.COM

Kanaan Carlyle - Commits to FAU Carlyle will transfer to Florida Atlantic, per FAU Owls Nest.

Impact Carlyle spent his first season at Stanford, and the 2024-2025 campaign with Indiana. He saw his involvement dip with the Hoosiers, as he went from 16 starts to 6 and 25.6 minutes to 16.2 minutes. Understandably, his statistics dipped as well -- he went from 11.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists with the Cardinal to 4.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in Bloomington. He'll look to revitalize his career with the Owls.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Bearcats basketball adds 6-foot-11 Baba Miller from FAU in portal Cincinnati Bearcats basketball has added 6-foot-11 forward Baba Miller from FAU to the fold for the 2025-26 season.

MAY 15 • CINCINNATI.COM

Devin Williams - Commits to FAU Williams (redshirt) announced via social media that he has committed to joining Florida Atlantic for the 2025-26 campaign.

Impact Williams gets a fresh start with his new school after one season at UCLA. The sophomore forward averaged less than two points on 3.2 minutes across 10 appearances.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Elohim - Transfers to FAU Elohim is transferring to FAU, per the Owls Nest.

Impact Elohim spent his freshman season at USC but saw limited playing time across his 18 outings, averaging just 2.1 points. The 6-foot-5 forward will have three seasons of eligibility remaining for the Owls.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jakel Powell - Enters portal Powell is entering the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Powell is entering the transfer portal after one season with Florida Atlantic, a season where he did not appear in a single game. He will likely be looking for a smaller program where he can earn more playing time.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Social media reacts to MSU hoops transfer commitment from Kaleb Glenn See how fans, players and media have reacted to Michigan State landing FAU transfer Kaleb Glenn

APRIL 10 • USATODAY.COM

Tennessee adds portal transfer from in-state rival Vandy with Jaylen Carey

The Tennessee Volunteers have added forward Jaylen Carey from Vanderbilt through the transfer portal for their second new player in as many days

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Award-winning FAU 7-footer commits to Texas Longhorns through transfer portal Texas Longhorns basketball has landed commitment of 7-footer Matas Vokietaitis. The former FAU Owl was the AAC Freshman of the Year this pas...

APRIL 7 • USATODAY.COM

March Madness history: Three players have reached Final Four with 2 schools? Two years ago, Alijah Martin helped Florida Atlantic reach the Final Four where the Owls would lose to San Diego State in the national semif...

APRIL 1 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Why college basketball coaches say the game no longer has the same appeal

Coach after coach, from Miami’s Jim Larrañaga to Virginia’s Tony Bennett to Villanova’s Jay Wright, have walked away from college basketball, saying it no longer holds the appeal i...

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

What are the 10 best Cinderella runs in NCAA Men's Tournament history?

There have been many memorable Cinderella runs in NCAA Men's Tournament history, but which are the 10 best? FOX Sports Research compiled the...

MARCH 27 • FOX SPORTS

Big fish, different pond: March Madness is Nova SE's time thanks to a coaching giant in Division II

The coach with the best winning percentage in college basketball history won’t be anywhere near San Antonio when the Final Four rolls around next week

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Kaleb Glenn - Will enter portal again Glenn will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Joe Tipton of On3.

Impact Glenn already entered the NCAA's transfer portal before, having used it to enroll at Florida Atlantic. The earlier entry was a success, as teams' interest in him is expected to be much higher now. Glenn has two years of collegiate eligibility and a redshirt remaining.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

How Alijah Martin's NCAA Tournament experience could help Florida basketball in March Madness Florida basketball guard Alijah Martin, part of FAU's Final Four run in 2023, brings winning postseason experience to UF's roster

MARCH 20 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Bennett scores 30 as Dayton takes down Florida Atlantic 86-79 in NIT

The Dayton Flyers defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 86-79 in the NIT on Wednesday led by Javon Bennett's 30 points

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Can AI help you win your March Madness bracket? One disruptor bets $1 million on 'yes' (and Houston)

Perhaps the surest sign that artificial intelligence really is taking over the world will come the day it wins your favorite March Madness bracket pool

MARCH 19 • Associated Press