FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL PANTHERS NEWS

Jonathan Aybar - Expected to play Monday Aybar (rest) is participating in warmups ahead of Monday's game against Howard and is expected to play, Kevin Barral reports.

Impact Aybar didn't play against Florida National on Nov. 14 due to rest, but he's available and shouldn't have any restrictions to play. He's started in his previous two appearances, averaging 9.0 points and 3.5 rebounds on 16.0 minutes per contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Okeke scores 18 off the bench, Florida International knocks off Florida National 110-55

Okechukwu Okeke scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the Florida International Panthers past the Florida National Conquistadors 110-55 on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Aybar - Out Thursday Aybar (rest) is out Thursday versus Florida National, Kevin Barrel of SINow reports.

Impact Aybar will miss Thursday's game as a rest day. He started the first two games of the season after undergoing surgery on his ankle in January and missing the second half of the season. His next chance to play is Monday versus Howard.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dashon Gittens - 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

Jonathan Aybar - Healthy for 2024-25 season Aybar (foot) is healthy for the beginning of Florida International's 2024-25 season, The Paws Up Podcast reports.

Impact According to Kevin Barral of Sports Illustrated, who co-hosts The Paws Up Podcast, Aybar has recovered from the foot injury that prematurely ended his 2023-24 season by January. Aybar's first year at Florida International did not differ much from his three seasons with Northern Florida. He provides an adequate source for points, rebounds, shooting percentage and free throw percentage.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Houston Bearkats and Florida International Panthers play in CUSA Tournament

The Sam Houston Bearkats play in the CUSA Tournament against the Florida International Panthers

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dean puts up 21 in Florida International's 76-67 victory over Jacksonville State in CUSA Tournament

Led by Arturo Dean's 21 points, the Florida International Panthers defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 76-67 in the Conference USA Tournament

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacksonville State Gamecocks and Florida International Panthers play in CUSA Tournament

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacksonville State plays in CUSA Tournament against the Florida International

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida International visits New Mexico State after Brewer's 23-point performance

Florida International visits the New Mexico State Aggies after Jayden Brewer scored 23 points in the Panthers' 83-76 loss to the UTEP Miners

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hawkins and Florida International host UTEP

Florida International visits the UTEP Miners after Javaunte Hawkins scored 27 points in the Panthers' 85-83 win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hawkins scores 27, hits winning jumper as Florida International defeats Western Kentucky 85-83

Javaunte Hawkins scored 27 points and his jumper with five seconds remaining lifted Florida International to an 85-83 victory over Western Kentucky

MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Petar Krivokapic - Added to starting lineup Krivokapic is part of Florida International's starting lineup Saturday against Western Kentucky.

Impact Florida International's team added Krivokapic to its starting lineup in place of an unavailable Arturo Dean (undisclosed). Currently, the former has averages of 7.5 points and 1.2 steals across his 13 games started this season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Arturo Dean - Out vs. Western Kentucky Dean (undisclosed) is out for Florida International's game Saturday against Western Kentucky, according to freelance writer Jordan Majewski.

Impact An undisclosed problem will cause Dean to sit out Florida International's first game of March 2024. The sophomore guard being out is significant, considering he is easily one of Conference USA's best players this season. Currently, Dean is averaging 13.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.4 steals across his second campaign.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dean and Florida International host Jacksonville State

Florida International hosts the Jacksonville State Gamecocks after Arturo Dean scored 24 points in Florida International's 76-71 win over the Liberty Flames

FEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dean scores 24 as Florida International defeats Liberty 76-71

Led by Arturo Dean's 24 points, the Florida International Panthers defeated the Liberty Flames 76-71

FEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dashon Gittens - 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

Dashon Gittens - 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

Arturo Dean - Misses first game of season Dean (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 68-61 victory over Sam Houston.

Impact Both Dean and fellow starter Dashon Gittens sat this one out, but FIU was still able to prevail at home and collect its third victory of conference play. In Dean's stead, Javaunte Hawkins took over most of the ball handling and finished the game with 11 points and nine assists. Dean has plenty of time to recover from whatever is ailing him, as FIU doesn't play again until next Saturday against Middle Tennessee.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Krivokapic's 18 lead Florida International over Sam Houston 68-61

Led by Petar Krivokapic's 18 points, the Florida International Panthers defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 68-61

FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Aybar - Out for remainder of season Aybar underwent surgery on his ankle Thursday and is out for the remainder of the season, Kevin Barral of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Aybar will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a break in his ankle. The junior started in all 13 games he was available for this season and averaged 7.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 22 minutes per game. During Aybar's recent absences, Mohamed Sanogo has seen an increase in playing time.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Liberty hosts Hawkins and Florida International

Florida International visits the Liberty Flames after Javaunte Hawkins scored 20 points in the Panthers' 72-68 victory over the UTEP Miners

JANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Aybar - Remains out Aybar (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus UTEP, Kevin Barral of Paws Up Podcast reports.

Impact Aybar will miss his second straight game Saturday due to a foot injury. Aybar's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Liberty.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins scores 20, Florida International defeats New Mexico State 77-67

Led by Javaunte Hawkins' 20 points, the Florida International Panthers defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 77-67

JANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Aybar - Out vs. New Mexico State Aybar (foot) is out for the Panthers' game Thursday against New Mexico State, according to Kevin Barral of Fish On First.

Impact Aybar was recently seen using crutches and wearing a walking boot, suggesting his impending game absence is caused by a foot injury. After playing New Mexico State, the Panthers are expected to host UTEP on Saturday. The last time Aybar did not play, Jaidon Lipscomb was added to their starting lineup at Utah Tech on Dec. 30. He logged 13 points and five steals then.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE