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Parker Named American Freshman of the Week
12/22/2025 2:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. --Â Â Florida Atlantic's men's basketball guard Josiah Parker was named the American Freshman of the Week, announced by the league on Monday afternoon.Â
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The Ohio native Parker was named American Freshman of the Week for the second time this season after his performance against Saint Mary's.
Parker recorded 17 points, 4 rebounds, an assist, and a steal in the 25 minutes he played against the Gaels on Friday evening. The performance was a career-high in points for Parker. He went 7-for-13 from the field, 1-for-3 from beyond the arc, and 2-for-3 from the free throw line. Parker is averaging 12.3 points in the month of December and 6.1 points over the season on 55.1% shooting.
UP NEXT
The Owls will play UCF on Tuesday, Dec. 23 before returning home to face UTSA to close out the year and open American play on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.
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To stay up to date on all things FAU men's basketball, follow the Owls on social media @FAUMBB.
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Florida Atlantic's 2025-26 season is sponsored by Phil Smith Kia/Phil Smith Acura.
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The Ohio native Parker was named American Freshman of the Week for the second time this season after his performance against Saint Mary's.
Parker recorded 17 points, 4 rebounds, an assist, and a steal in the 25 minutes he played against the Gaels on Friday evening. The performance was a career-high in points for Parker. He went 7-for-13 from the field, 1-for-3 from beyond the arc, and 2-for-3 from the free throw line. Parker is averaging 12.3 points in the month of December and 6.1 points over the season on 55.1% shooting.
UP NEXT
The Owls will play UCF on Tuesday, Dec. 23 before returning home to face UTSA to close out the year and open American play on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.
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FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things FAU men's basketball, follow the Owls on social media @FAUMBB.
Â
Florida Atlantic's 2025-26 season is sponsored by Phil Smith Kia/Phil Smith Acura.
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