Florida collegiate basketball teams begin new seasons

Several Florida-based men's basketball programs are set to begin their new campaigns this Monday.

Florida Atlantic University will host the LIU Sharks at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. The Owls enter the season following an undefeated preseason, highlighted by performances from Kanaan Carlyle and Mason Porter-Brown. LIU arrives after a 24-11 season in which they secured both the Northeast Conference regular season and tournament titles.

Florida State University will face Florida A&M in the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic held in Tampa. The Seminoles begin their 80th season after winning preseason exhibitions against Auburn and LSU. Key players for Florida State include Shon Abaev and Marcis Ponder, while Florida A&M is led by head coach Charlie Ward.