Florida Atlantic University’s men’s basketball team opened its season with a 14-point win over LIU on Monday, a result that gives the Owls a 1-0 start. The team is built around a largely new roster, and the most talked-about newcomer is Felipe Quinones, the highest-rated recruit in school history.
Quinones is a 6-foot-4 four-star prospect who plays well in transition and scores easily near the basket. He said playing at this level is something he once only dreamed about.
The Owls return only one player from last season’s squad: senior guard Kanaan Carlyle. He said the young team is still learning how to play together and is improving. Carlyle said he came back for his senior year because of the coaching staff and his teammates.
Coach John Jakus is entering his third season at FAU. The Owls went 18-15 last year, but Jakus lost nearly his entire roster from that group. He said the team is mixing first-year students with transfers and is dealing with minor injuries to two guards.
