FGCU Freshman Guard Zach Johnson To Redshirt 2014-15 Season

Florida Gulf Coast men's basketball freshman Zach Johnson will redshirt the 2014-15 season due to an undisclosed medical reason, the school announced on Thursday.“This is a challenging time for me as...

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Chris Sale: FGCU's Best is now one of MLB's Best

When I hear "Florida Gulf Coast University athletics" come up in a conversation, two immediate thoughts pop into my head. The first topic is of course Dunk City. If you haven't been living under a rock...

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FGCU Minor League Wrap: Mid-August Edition

(Courtesy of Minda Haas)With the middle of August upon us, the majority of the minor league seasons are drawing to a close. Across the country, there are currently 13 former Eagles in the minor league...

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Chase Fieler Signs Pro Deal In Spain

(Courtesy of Captive Photons)Former Florida Gulf Coast star Chase Fieler signed his first professional contract on Thursday when he inked a deal with Club Ourense Baloncesto, of the Spanish LEB League."The...

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FGCU Transfer Eric McKnight Officially Added To LBSU Roster

(Courtesy of Captive Photons)After almost landing at Tennessee under new coach Donnie Tyndall, former FGCU center Eric McKnight has now officially been added to the roster at Long Beach State. He will...

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Hi! I'm the New Guy...

Hello to all of the readers of the website FGCU Eagles Nest! My name is Cameron J. Kaiser, and I am a freshman at Florida Gulf Coast University. I am from Toledo, Ohio, so I am about 1,200 miles away...

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Karl Smesko Staying At FGCU, Negotiating Contract

(Courtesy of Captive Photons)Despite being contacted by Indiana for their head coaching position, Florida Gulf Coast women's basketball coach Karl Smesko is committed to his future with FGCU, per a...

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NCAA Approves Waiver For Demetris Morant To Play Immediately At FGCU

 The NCAA approved a hardship waiver for UNLV transfer Demetris Morant, allowing the 6-foot-9 forward to play immediately at Florida Gulf Coast. Morant transferred to FGCU in order to be closer...

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FGCU Makes Cut For Power Forward Mustapha Traore

Power forward Mustapha Traore, of the Phelps School and Team F.O.E., recently cut down his list of college choices to Fairfield, Monmouth, Saint Peter’s, Wagner, Fairleigh Dickinson and Florida Gulf...

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World Cup Craze Fuels Former FGCU Star Stanese

Born in Queens, NY and raised in Pitt Meadows, BC, Daniel Stanese holds US and Canadian citizenship. With Romanian heritage, he speaks fluent English, Romanian, and French, and is working on German...

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FGCU Recruiting News & Notes: 8.1.14

The 2014 July live recruiting periods are in the books and although Florida Gulf Coast has not yet landed their first 2015 commitment, it was still quite a busy month for the Eagles. We break down the...

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