https://fiusports.com/rss.aspx?path=mbball&view=defaultLatest news items for FIU Athleticsen-us60https://fiusports.com/news/2026/10/1/mens-basketball-releases-2026-27-non-conference-schedule.aspxhttps://fiusports.com/news/2026/10/1/mens-basketball-releases-2026-27-non-conference-schedule.aspxMen's Basketball

MIAMI– FIU men's basketball has announced its full non-conference schedule for the first season under Joey Cantens, which will begin on Nov. 3 in Miami and feature 13 total games, eight at home and five on the road.]]>mbb non con 2Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:00:00 EST635690https://fiusports.com/news/2026/9/29/football-fiu-athletics-announces-landmark-radio-partnership-with-la-poderosa-990-am.aspxhttps://fiusports.com/news/2026/9/29/football-fiu-athletics-announces-landmark-radio-partnership-with-la-poderosa-990-am.aspxBaseball, Football, Men's Basketball

MIAMI – FIU Athletics and La Poderosa 990 AM announced today a groundbreaking partnership that will make La Poderosa the flagship radio home of FIU football, men's basketball and baseball, expanding the reach of Panther Athletics throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties.]]>FB26LaPoderosaPartnershipWebTue, 29 Sep 2026 19:00:00 EST435685https://fiusports.com/news/2026/9/24/mens-basketball-mens-and-womens-basketball-to-take-part-in-cusa-basketball-tip-off-show.aspxhttps://fiusports.com/news/2026/9/24/mens-basketball-mens-and-womens-basketball-to-take-part-in-cusa-basketball-tip-off-show.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball

MIAMI– FIU men's and women's basketball will take part in the CUSA Basketball Tip-Off Show on ESPN+ on Oct. 14.]]>TIPOFF SHOWThu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 EST635672https://fiusports.com/news/2026/9/17/baseball-fiu-athletics-announces-six-member-2026-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://fiusports.com/news/2026/9/17/baseball-fiu-athletics-announces-six-member-2026-hall-of-fame-class.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country / Track, Women's Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Women's Cross Country/Track

MIAMI — FIU Athletics announced its 2026 Hall of Fame Class on Thursday, enshrining six new members as the third-ever induction class. Carlos Arroyo '01 (men's basketball), Mike Becker '89 (track & field), Johanna Gustafsdottir '15 (swimming), Albert Lorenzo '74 (baseball & athletics contributor), Michele O'Brien '01 (women's soccer) and Nick Turnbull '05 (football) make up the FIU Athletic 2026 Hall of Fame Class.]]>HOFWebUpdatedThu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 EST135653https://fiusports.com/news/2026/8/25/mens-basketball-zawdie-jackson-signs-pro-contract-with-bc-shumen-in-bulgaria.aspxhttps://fiusports.com/news/2026/8/25/mens-basketball-zawdie-jackson-signs-pro-contract-with-bc-shumen-in-bulgaria.aspxMen's Basketball

SHUMEN, BULGARIA– Former FIU men's basketball guard Zawdie Jackson has signed a professional contract with BC Shumen in the NBL (Bulgaria), the team announced. He becomes the third Panther from the 2025-26 team to sign a professional contract, joining teammate Corey Stephenson (Detroit Pistons) and Julian Mackey (Leicester Riders).]]>zawdieTue, 25 Aug 2026 12:39:00 EST635585https://fiusports.com/news/2026/8/17/mens-basketball-julian-mackey-signs-pro-contract-with-leicester-riders-in-the-united-kingdom.aspxhttps://fiusports.com/news/2026/8/17/mens-basketball-julian-mackey-signs-pro-contract-with-leicester-riders-in-the-united-kingdom.aspxMen's Basketball

LEICESTER, ENGLAND– Former FIU men's basketball guard Julian Mackey has inked a professional contract with the Leicester Riders in Super League Basketball (England), the team announced on x. He becomes the second Panther from the 2025-26 team to sign a professional contract, joining teammate Corey Stephenson (Detroit Pistons).]]>mackey mtsuMon, 17 Aug 2026 10:42:00 EST635547https://fiusports.com/news/2026/8/26/general-fiu-athletics-miccosukee-casino-resort-announce-landmark-partnership.aspxhttps://fiusports.com/news/2026/8/26/general-fiu-athletics-miccosukee-casino-resort-announce-landmark-partnership.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

MIAMI – FIU Athletics and Miccosukee Casino & Resort announced on Wednesday an initial three-year partnership that unites two institutions with deep roots in South Florida, creating a platform to celebrate community, culture and shared growth while expanding the visibility and impact of both organizations.]]>26FIUMiccosukeePartnershipWed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 EST535593https://fiusports.com/news/2026/7/14/mens-basketball-adds-bailey-edwards-to-staff-as-director-of-operations.aspxhttps://fiusports.com/news/2026/7/14/mens-basketball-adds-bailey-edwards-to-staff-as-director-of-operations.aspxMen's Basketball

MIAMI– Men's basketball has named Bailey Edwards the Director of Men's Basketball Operations on Joey Cantens' staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. She comes to Miami by way of Providence, where she spent the last three seasons on the Friars' staff as an administrative assistant.]]>Bailey EdwardsTue, 14 Jul 2026 09:02:00 EST635529https://fiusports.com/news/2026/7/9/mens-basketball-conference-usa-announces-2026-27-mens-basketball-schedule.aspxhttps://fiusports.com/news/2026/7/9/mens-basketball-conference-usa-announces-2026-27-mens-basketball-schedule.aspxMen's Basketball

MIAMI — Conference USA (CUSA) released its 2025-26 men's basketball schedule on Friday afternoon, which includes dates and opponents for FIU men's basketball's slate.]]>mbb conference scheduleThu, 9 Jul 2026 13:30:00 EST635522https://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/25/mens-basketball-corey-stephenson-signs-exhibit-10-contract-with-detroit-pistons.aspxhttps://fiusports.com/news/2026/6/25/mens-basketball-corey-stephenson-signs-exhibit-10-contract-with-detroit-pistons.aspxMen's Basketball

DETROIT, Mich.– FIU forward Corey Stephenson has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Detroit Pistons after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. Stephenson, who worked out for six different teams leading up to the draft, has also earned an NBA Summer League Invite as part of the deal.]]>stephenson libertyThu, 25 Jun 2026 14:02:00 EST635517