BOCA RATON,FL.- What a year for the Florida Atlantic Owls.
Following a miraculous Final Four run, the FAU Owls finished the 2023-24 regular season 24-7 (14-4 AAC), securing the #2 Seed in the American Athletic Conference Championship later this week.
Earlier this morning (March 12), the AAC released the end of year superlatives, with three of the “Beach Boys” receiving awards.
The players awarded were:
G Johnell Davis: Co-Player of the Year (with USF Chris Youngblood) & First Team All Conference (Unanimous Vote)
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
— The American (@American_Conf) March 12, 2024
Johnell Davis x @FAUMBB #AmericanHoops pic.twitter.com/X1rMtM5dQY
Johnell Davis is HIM!
— Florida Atlantic Men's Basketball (@FAUMBB) March 12, 2024
AAC Player of the Year#WinningInParadise pic.twitter.com/xrEbhehKUY
G Alijah Martin: Second Team All Conference
Alijah Martin named AAC Second Team All-Conference
— Florida Atlantic Men's Basketball (@FAUMBB) March 12, 2024#WinningInParadise pic.twitter.com/Wq65oPVV4N
C Vlad Goldin: Second Team All Conference
Vlad Goldin named AAC Second Team All-Conference
— Florida Atlantic Men's Basketball (@FAUMBB) March 12, 2024#WinningInParadise pic.twitter.com/QHBiPVKumP
Johnell Davis showed throughout the season why he is one of the most dominant players in college basketball, as he averaged:
18.2 Points Per Game
6.3 Rebounds Per Game
3.1 Assists Per Game
47.9% FG
43.8% 3PT %
Johnell Davis… BALLGAME@EraPrep @FLTeams @FAUMBB pic.twitter.com/eBe16eksGl
— Dan (@Shotby_Dan) January 28, 2024
Congratulations to all three Owls on their achievements. Florida Atlantic is set to face the winner of Tulane vs North Texas on Friday, March 15. Tip-off is slated for 7:00 P.M. EST.