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Available and starting Gittens (foot) will start in Tuesday's season opener against Rice.

Impact Gittens, who suffered a season-ending foot injury in February, will be ready to start the 2024-25 season with FIU. The 6-foot-3 junior started in 22 games last season prior to his injury, averaging 9.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals on 27,5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Gittens has fractured his foot and will undergo season-ending surgery, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Gittens started every game up until Florida International's most recent 68-61 win over Sam Houston where he sat out and will now miss the remainder of the season. The sophomore guard averaged 9.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals on 27.5 minutes per game and will likely return to the Panthers next year.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for first time this season Gittens (undisclosed) did not take the court in Saturday's 68-61 victory over Sam Houston.

Impact Gittens had started all of FIU's previous 22 games this season, averaging 9.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 27.5 mpg. With both he and point guard Arturo Dean sidelined for this game, Dante Wilcox and Jayden Brewer picked up starts and came through for the Panthers, as FIU picked up its third conference win and snapped a four-game losing streak. Gittens does have some time to recover ahead, as FIU isn't scheduled to take the court again until next Saturday against Middle Tennessee.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gittens scores 20, Florida International defeats Houston Christian 83-74

Led by Dashon Gittens' 20 points, the Florida International Panthers defeated the Houston Christian Huskies 83-74 on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held scoreless in return Gittens (undisclosed) logged zero points (0-1 FG) and one assist over 12 minutes during Monday's 64-57 loss to North Texas.

Impact Gittens return following a two-game absence with an undisclosed issue. The freshman guard did not start for the first time this season during Monday's contest, so it appears he could still be working his way back from this injury. Florida International's next game will come versus UTEP on Thursday.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Western Kentucky Gittens (undisclosed) did not play during the Panthers' 70-59 loss Saturday at Western Kentucky.

Impact Gittens sat out both games the Panthers had this week. The freshman's next opportunity to return is when they host North Texas on Monday.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses first game of season Gittens (undisclosed) did not take the court in Wednesday's 77-73 OT loss to Florida Atlantic.

Impact The first red flag appeared moments before tipoff when Gittens was not listed among the starters after starting each of the previous 15 games for the Panthers. The freshman gave way to Petar Krivokapic, who ended up logging eight points and nine rebounds across 34 minutes in the contest. The next chance for Gittens to suit up will be a road matchup Saturday against WKU.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE