Kanaan Carlyle - College Basketball News & Rumors

Staying at FAU Carlyle will be returning to FAU for the 2026-27 season, the team announced.

Impact Carlyle will stay for his second season with Florida Atlantic after a productive season. The junior guard averaged 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists on 31.1 minutes across 28 appearances last season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Moretti scores 19 as FAU takes down Temple 63-59 in American Athletic Conference Tournament

Led by Niccolo Moretti's 19 points, the No. 7 seed Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the 10th-seeded Temple Owls 63-59 in the American Athletic Conference Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Florida Atlantic Owls face the Temple Owls in AAC Tournament

The Florida Atlantic Owls and Temple Owls square off in the AAC Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Florida Atlantic plays Temple in AAC Tournament

The Florida Atlantic Owls and Temple Owls meet in the AAC Tournament

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Battie's 22 lead Wichita State past Florida Atlantic 88-70

Led by Dillon Battie's 22 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 88-70 in a regular-season finale

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Scores season-high 26 Carlyle produced 26 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 88-70 loss to Wichita State.

Impact Carlyle finished the regular season on an upswing. In his last three games, he averaged 22.3 points on 44.0 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from long range with 5.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 steals. The Owls won three of their last five games, but could fall to the seven seed in the American Conference tournament depending on Sunday's results.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Atlantic visits Wichita State after Giles' 28-point performance

Wichita State faces the Florida Atlantic Owls after Kenyon Giles scored 28 points in Wichita State's 84-67 victory against the UTSA Roadrunners

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Florida Atlantic visits Giles and Wichita State

Wichita State faces the Florida Atlantic Owls after Kenyon Giles scored 28 points in Wichita State's 84-67 win against the UTSA Roadrunners

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Carlyle's 19 lead Florida Atlantic past Charlotte 77-76 in OT

Kanaan Carlyle led the Florida Atlantic Owls with 19 points and Josiah Parker made the winning layup with 0.6 seconds left in overtime as the Owls knocked off the Charlotte 49ers 7...

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Charlotte visits Carlyle and Florida Atlantic

Florida Atlantic plays the Charlotte 49ers after Kanaan Carlyle scored 22 points in Florida Atlantic's 77-73 victory over the Temple Owls

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Carlyle's 22 lead Florida Atlantic over Temple 77-73

Led by Kanaan Carlyle's 22 points, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the Temple Owls 77-73

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Pops for 22 points Carlyle finished Thursday's 77-73 victory over Temple with 22 points (7-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes.

Impact The Owls were without Devin Vanterpool (ankle) and Isaiah Elohim (undisclosed), so they needed Carlyle to have a big game. He did. The 6-3 junior had his fifth 20-point game and first since Jan. 7. He had averaged 12.0 points in his three previous games. FAU will go for consecutive wins for the first time since mid-January on Sunday against Charlotte.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Atlantic secures 60-52 victory against UTSA to snap 6-game skid

Led by Josiah Parker's 16 points and 13 rebounds, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 60-52 to snap a six-game skid

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Enis' 27 lead South Florida over Florida Atlantic 83-81 in OT

Wes Enis led South Florida with 27 points and CJ Brown hit the winning free throws with eight seconds remaining in overtime as the Bulls beat the Florida Atlantic Owls 83-81, the O...

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Returns with 15 points Carlyle (calf) racked up 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 83-81 OT loss to South Florida.

Impact The Owls lost both games without Carlyle, but came closer to a win (which only counts in horseshoes) with the 6-3 junior in the lineup. He was able to play a stater's complement of minutes and should be ready to go the rest of the season. The Owls make a Texas swing next week with stops in San Antonio on Wednesday and North Texas on Sunday. Carlyle had 16 points in the Dec. 31 win over UTSA.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against USF Carlyle (calf) is part of the Owls' starting lineup for their upcoming game Sunday against South Florida, FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact After a two-game absence and three DNPs across the Owls' last four games, Carlyle is back and ready to go for them. Ideally for him, he can bounce back from a Feb. 1 start that saw him score zero points and commit three turnovers. Carlyle is averaging 14.0 points and 2.0 three-pointers made this season, so expectations for him remain high.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Wednesday Carlyle (calf) did not appear in Wednesday's 81-73 loss against Rice.

Impact Carlyle missed his second-straight game as the Owls of FAU were taken down by the Owls of Rice University on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-3 junior, who is averaging 14 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and one steal across 20 games (19 starts), will have his next chance to suit up against USF this Sunday. Carlyle's status remains uncertain after missing three of FAU's last four games.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Rice Carlyle (calf) is questionable to face Rice on Wednesday.

Impact Carlyle missed last Wednesday's game, a 76-78 loss to Tulsa, and is in danger of missing another contest. The starting point guard, who averages 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists, is likely to get replaced by Niccolo Moretti in the Owls' starting five if he's forced to sit out again.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Atlantic faces Rice after Moretti's 25-point game

Florida Atlantic visits the Rice Owls after Niccolo Moretti scored 25 points in the Owls' 78-76 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Not expected to play Wednesday Carlyle (calf) was not observed in uniform ahead of Wednesday's game against Tulsa, Justin Backer of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Impact Carlyle was not observed participating in warmups either which indicates he will be sitting this one out as he continues working his way back from a calf injury. The junior guard is a huge part of this FIU team as he has averaged 14.0 points 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists this season. Should he miss this game, his next chance to suit up will be in next week's meeting with Rice.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Carlyle (calf) is questionable for Florida Atlantic's tilt with Tulsa on Wednesday.

Impact Carlyle re-aggravated a calf injury on Feb. 1 against East Carolina, and is now questionable to play Wednesday night. The starting point guard averages 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Re-injures calf Carlyle (calf) re-aggravated his calf during Sunday's mathcup against East Carolina, per FAU Owls Nest.

Impact Carlyle previously missed the team's last game against Memphis due to a calf injury and appears to have re-aggravated the issue against East Carolina. The 6-foot-3 guard was held scoreless in 15 minutes prior to the injury on Sunday. The team is hopeful he can return in time for Wednesday's matchup against Tulsa, but he can be looked at as questionable barring any further updates.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in return Carlyle (calf) amassed zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block in 15 minutes during Sunday's 76-75 loss to East Carolina.

Impact Carlyle sat out the Thursday loss Memphis and was not effective in his time against the Pirates as FAU dropped its third straight game, The 6-3 guard came into the game averaging 14.7 points. Monitor his situation for Wednesday's game against Tulsa.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Carlyle (calf) is out for Thursday's game at Memphis, Roman Cleary of Bluff City Media reports.

Impact Carlyle, who was listed as questionable on the injury report, has now been ruled out of Thursday's contest. It's a tough blow for the Owls with Carlyle averaging 14.7 points and 3.3 assists per game this season. Niccolo Moretti will likely start in the back court in Carlyle's place.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Carlyle (undisclosed) is questionable for Thursday's game at Memphis, per the AAC availability report.

Impact Carlyle is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest, a major concern for the Owls considering how well he's playing. He's scored double digit points in eight of his last nine contests and is averaging 14.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season. If he can't play Niccolo Moretti will likely start at point guard.