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Parker and Carlyle Named American Weekly Honor Recipents
1/19/2026 2:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. --  Florida Atlantic's men's basketball guard Josiah Parker was named the American Freshman of the Week, while junior guard Kanaan Carlyle was named Honorable Mention, 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 third time this season after helping the Owls to another undefeated week in league play, putting them first in the conference standings. One week after being named American Player of the Week, Carlyle received recognition as an honorable mention.
Parker led Florida Atlantic this week with a total of 28 points, 18 rebounds, four assists, and a block, averaging 14.0 points per game and 9.0 boards per game. The performance on Sunday at Temple was a career day for the freshman as he recorded his first collegiate double-double with 22 points on 10-for-13 shooting and 12 rebounds. Both the rebounds and points were career-highs for Parker. The Owls trailed in the second half in Philadelphia, and he was the spark the Owls needed to come out with the victory, recording 19 points in 12 second-half minutes.
The Atlanta, Georgia, native Carlyle was recognized as one of the five weekly honorable mention members. He finished the week with 25 points, averaging 12.5 points per game, and dished out seven assists. Carlyle tied for the team lead in scoring with 18 points in Thursday's 85-67 victory over Wichita State.Â
UP NEXT
The Owls will host Tulane for 'Seinfeld Night' on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
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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 third time this season after helping the Owls to another undefeated week in league play, putting them first in the conference standings. One week after being named American Player of the Week, Carlyle received recognition as an honorable mention.
Parker led Florida Atlantic this week with a total of 28 points, 18 rebounds, four assists, and a block, averaging 14.0 points per game and 9.0 boards per game. The performance on Sunday at Temple was a career day for the freshman as he recorded his first collegiate double-double with 22 points on 10-for-13 shooting and 12 rebounds. Both the rebounds and points were career-highs for Parker. The Owls trailed in the second half in Philadelphia, and he was the spark the Owls needed to come out with the victory, recording 19 points in 12 second-half minutes.
The Atlanta, Georgia, native Carlyle was recognized as one of the five weekly honorable mention members. He finished the week with 25 points, averaging 12.5 points per game, and dished out seven assists. Carlyle tied for the team lead in scoring with 18 points in Thursday's 85-67 victory over Wichita State.Â
UP NEXT
The Owls will host Tulane for 'Seinfeld Night' on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 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.
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Florida Atlantic's 2025-26 season is sponsored by Phil Smith Kia/Phil Smith Acura.
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