Men’s basketball to open season against New College of Florida – FGCU Athletics

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast men’s basketball is set to begin the 2025-26 season against New College of Florida at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3. The Eagles head into head coach Pat Chambers ‘ fourth campaign off a contract extension for Chambers that runs through 2029. Chambers’ 2025 recruiting class was among the best in FGCU history. His energy and experience have helped guide the Eagles to postseason success, while building a culture of toughness and accountability. FGCU returns seven players from the 2024-25 roster, highlighted by redshirt senior forward Michael Duax and junior guard Rahmir Barno . Duax started 25 games last season and is the Eagles’ returning leader in most stat categories, while Barno is looking toward a healthy campaign after missing nine games in the spring due to injury. Notable additions to the FGCU squad include graduate forward JR Konieczny, a transfer from Notre Dame, junior guard George Washington III , a transfer from Richmond and Isaiah Malone , a junior forward from LaGrange, Indiana. It’s a rare home opener for the Eagles – just the fifth in program history. FGCU will open the 2025-26 season at home for the first time in the
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