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Parker and Vanterpool Receive American Weekly Awards
12/8/2025 2:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Â Freshman guard Josiah Parker and redshirt sophomore Devin Vanterpool of the Florida Atlantic men's basketball team were named as one of the seven to receive a weekly award from the American Conference on Monday afternoon.
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Both Parker and Vanterpool tallied tremendous performances on Sunday, scoring 23 out of the Owls' final 30 points in the comeback victory against Florida Gulf Coast.
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Parker, the American Preseason Freshman of the Year, was named the freshman of the week after having a stellar performance on his birthday against FGCU on Sunday afternoon. In the victory over the Eagles, he scored 16 points for the first double-digit game of his career. Parker registered all of his points in the second half, going 7-for-8 from the field. His contributions on both offense and defense in the final 11 minutes of the game helped secure the win for the Owls.
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The Laurel, Maryland native Vanterpool recorded another strong performance for FAU. He totaled 24 points, his seventh consecutive double-digit scoring game, with 8 boards on the day. He is tied for the Owls with the most 20-point games this season. Vanterpool ignited the momentum of the game in the final five minutes with a steal that resulted in a bucket from Parker to bring the game back within two points.
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UP NEXT
The Owls will play back-to-back games in Paradise to close out their non-conference home schedule, first against Saint Leo on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., and then against Albany on Saturday, Dec. 13, at noon. Both games are 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.
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Florida Atlantic's 2025-26 season is sponsored by Phil Smith Kia/Phil Smith Acura.
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Both Parker and Vanterpool tallied tremendous performances on Sunday, scoring 23 out of the Owls' final 30 points in the comeback victory against Florida Gulf Coast.
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Parker, the American Preseason Freshman of the Year, was named the freshman of the week after having a stellar performance on his birthday against FGCU on Sunday afternoon. In the victory over the Eagles, he scored 16 points for the first double-digit game of his career. Parker registered all of his points in the second half, going 7-for-8 from the field. His contributions on both offense and defense in the final 11 minutes of the game helped secure the win for the Owls.
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The Laurel, Maryland native Vanterpool recorded another strong performance for FAU. He totaled 24 points, his seventh consecutive double-digit scoring game, with 8 boards on the day. He is tied for the Owls with the most 20-point games this season. Vanterpool ignited the momentum of the game in the final five minutes with a steal that resulted in a bucket from Parker to bring the game back within two points.
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UP NEXT
The Owls will play back-to-back games in Paradise to close out their non-conference home schedule, first against Saint Leo on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., and then against Albany on Saturday, Dec. 13, at noon. Both games are 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.
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Florida Atlantic's 2025-26 season is sponsored by Phil Smith Kia/Phil Smith Acura.
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