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Zion Sampaio First Look
7/2/2026 1:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's basketball returns redshirt freshman guard Zion Sampaio to the 2026-27 roster.
Sampaio enters season two in Paradise with the Owls and Head Coach John Jakus, where he redshirted his first year.
A hometown talent, Sampaio grew up in Fort Lauderdale and attended St. Andrew's School in Boca Raton where he is a member of the basketball program's 1,000 points club.
SAMPAIO FIRST LOOK
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Sampaio enters season two in Paradise with the Owls and Head Coach John Jakus, where he redshirted his first year.
A hometown talent, Sampaio grew up in Fort Lauderdale and attended St. Andrew's School in Boca Raton where he is a member of the basketball program's 1,000 points club.
SAMPAIO FIRST LOOK
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟕 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤
— Florida Atlantic Men's Basketball (@FAUMBB) July 2, 2026
No. 7: Zion Sampaio#WIP🏝️ pic.twitter.com/EgbjZVDqKZ
SEASON TICKETS
2026-27 season ticket holders can renew today by clicking here. New customers wishing to purchase premium seating, or in other areas currently unavailable, are encouraged to join the wait list or to call 1-866-FAU-OWLS.
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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