Introducing FAU’s newest head coach: John Jakus

Men’s basketball head coach John Jakus speaking at his introduction ceremony to the Boca community and students on March 29.John Jakus was just a kid who loved basketball. He never imagined his life would take him across the world and eventually give him his first head coaching position at Florida Atlantic University.

From a very young age, Jakus played basketball in his front yard. In his youth, Jakus was a three-sport athlete, playing little league and soccer as well. But, for the majority, all he and his friends did was hoop.

“I could see the game, think it the right way, and make an open shot every once in a while, but for the most part, I just grew up loving basketball,” he said.

In his…