FLORIDA A&M FLORIDA A&M MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Tallahassee's FAMU Rattlers entered the season under the guidance of Charlie Ward, the 1993 Heisman Trophy winner who transitioned to collegiate basketball coaching, and compete in the Southwestern Athletic Conference from the 1887-founded institution that enrolls 10,028 students. The program finished 10-14 overall with a notable home advantage, posting a 7-3 record at Al Lawson Center while struggling significantly in road contests at 3-11. FAMU's defensive struggles proved costly throughout the campaign, surrendering 76.9 points per game against their own 69.9 average, indicating a four-point deficit that compounded losses in conference play where they managed 4-6 mark.
Ward's squad relies on a 15-player roster navigating SWAC competition, a conference that demands consistency across all venues. The Rattlers' 3-11 away record reveals a critical weakness, as the program won just 3 conference contests on the road in a league where travel is inevitable. Despite the challenging season, FAMU's 7-3 home performance demonstrates the team can win at Al Lawson Center, providing a foundation Ward can build upon for future seasons in Tallahassee.
KEY FACTS
| School | Florida A&M University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Florida A&M, Florida |
| Venue | Al Lawson Center |
| Head Coach | Charlie Ward |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Baker Jr. | G |
| 4 | Anquan Boldin Jr | G |
| 2 | Jordan Chatman | G |
| 23 | Jacobi Hall | F |
| 12 | Anthony Knowles | G |
| 34 | Miles Ndalama | C |
| 11 | Micah Octave | G |
| 55 | Tuscan Onuoha | F |
| 13 | Devere Palmer Jr | G |
| 8 | Amir Rahman | G |
| 3 | Jaquan Sanders | G |
| 22 | Tyler Shirley | F |
| 14 | Malcolm Stute | G |
| 0 | Lenard Taylor Jr. | G |
| 10 | Kaleb Washington | F |
SEASON RECORD
15-16
Overall
10-5
Home
5-11
Away
7-7
Conference
70.4 PPG / 74.6 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | South Florida Bulls | L 67-102 |
| Nov 8 | Kennesaw State Owls | L 72-92 |
| Nov 12 | UCF Knights | L 60-97 |
| Nov 17 | Georgia Bulldogs | L 57-87 |
| Dec 3 | Jacksonville Dolphins | L 82-85 |
| Dec 5 | Barber Scotia BARBER SCOTIA | -- |
| Dec 6 | Florida Memorial FLORIDA MEMORIAL | W 60-58 |
| Dec 16 | Albany State Golden Rams | W 93-77 |
| Dec 18 | Jacksonville Dolphins | W 72-65 |
| Dec 20 | Tarleton State Texans | L 54-78 |
| Dec 21 | TCU Horned Frogs | L 56-80 |
| Dec 28 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | L 65-89 |
| Jan 3 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 83-87 |
| Jan 11 | Southern Jaguars | W 67-59 |
| Jan 13 | Grambling Tigers | W 91-84 |
| Jan 17 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | W 71-67 |
| Jan 20 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 62-48 |
| Jan 24 | Alcorn State Braves | W 66-58 |
| Jan 27 | Jackson State Tigers | L 65-66 |
| Jan 31 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 65-72 |
| Feb 3 | Alabama State Hornets | L 66-79 |
| Feb 7 | Texas Southern Tigers | L 57-62 |
| Feb 10 | Prairie View A&M Panthers | W 100-96 |
| Feb 14 | Jackson State Tigers | L 60-80 |
| Feb 17 | Alcorn State Braves | W 86-78 |
| Feb 20 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 61-63 |
| Feb 21 | Alabama State Hornets | W 76-63 |
| Feb 27 | Southern Jaguars | W 82-71 |
| Feb 28 | Grambling Tigers | W 66-59 |
| Mar 6 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | W 81-77 |
| Mar 12 | Jackson State Tigers | W 70-60 |
| Mar 14 | Southern Jaguars | L 70-73 |
ANALYTICS
-4.2
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
46.9%
SOS
#359
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.1016
92.4
Adj O
111.7
Adj D
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Florida Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Florida A&M Men's Basketball compete in?
- Florida A&M Florida A&M Men's Basketball competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Florida A&M play men's basketball home games?
- Florida A&M Men's Basketball plays home games at Al Lawson Center in Florida A&M, FL.
- Who is the head coach of Florida A&M Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Florida A&M Florida A&M Men's Basketball is Charlie Ward.
- When was Florida A&M Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Florida A&M Men's Basketball is not currently available.