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Fawaz "Tacko" Ifaola First Look
7/8/2026 1:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's basketball has added sophomore center Fawaz "Tacko" Ifaola to its 2026-27 roster.
Ifaola joins the Owls after spending his freshman season at Colorado. He appeared in 20 games while making two starts.
From Lagos, Nigeria and playing high school basketball at Dream City Christian in Arizona, Ifaola was a McDonald's All-America nominee.
IFAOLA FIRST LOOK
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Ifaola joins the Owls after spending his freshman season at Colorado. He appeared in 20 games while making two starts.
From Lagos, Nigeria and playing high school basketball at Dream City Christian in Arizona, Ifaola was a McDonald's All-America nominee.
IFAOLA FIRST LOOK
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟕 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤
— Florida Atlantic Men's Basketball (@FAUMBB) July 8, 2026
No. 25: Fawaz "Tacko" Ifaola#WIP🏝️ pic.twitter.com/l5OAktkKti
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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