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Parker Named American Preseason Freshman of the Year
10/9/2025 12:08:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's basketball player Josiah Parker has been named the American Conference's Preseason Freshman of the Year, announced by the league on Thursday. As a team, the Owls were ranked No. 6 in the American's preseason poll.
Parker concluded his high school career at Combine Academy International, where he was a McDonald's All-American. He arrives to Paradise as the highest ranked recruit in program history by 247Sports.com, where he was listed as a four-star prospect.
The Owls enter their second season under Head Coach John Jakus and are coming off a campaign in which they achieved their seventh consecutive winning season. Florida Atlantic made it to the American Conference Tournament quarterfinals before being selected to the National Invitational Tournament, their fourth straight year with a postseason appearance.
The 2025-26 season is presented by Phil Smith Kia/Phil Smith Acura.
2025-26 SEASON TICKET WAITLIST
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SCHEDULE
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ROSTER
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FOLLOW THE OWLS
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#WIP
Parker concluded his high school career at Combine Academy International, where he was a McDonald's All-American. He arrives to Paradise as the highest ranked recruit in program history by 247Sports.com, where he was listed as a four-star prospect.
The Owls enter their second season under Head Coach John Jakus and are coming off a campaign in which they achieved their seventh consecutive winning season. Florida Atlantic made it to the American Conference Tournament quarterfinals before being selected to the National Invitational Tournament, their fourth straight year with a postseason appearance.
The 2025-26 season is presented by Phil Smith Kia/Phil Smith Acura.
2025-26 SEASON TICKET WAITLIST
To purchase season tickets, click here to fill out the 2025-26 season ticket waitlist.
SCHEDULE
Click here for the 2025-26 schedule.
ROSTER
Click here for the full 2025-26 men's basketball roster.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things FAU men's basketball, follow the Owls on social media @FAUMBB.
#WIP
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