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How Marfan syndrome redirected a once-promising basketball star to coaching the FAU Basketball team

University Press | November 8, 2024

Related Topics: Obim Okeke, Isaiah Austin, Scott Drew, Marfan syndrome

FAU Men’s Basketball assistant coach Isaiah Austin’s journey to acclaim that title.

Assistant coach Isaiah Austin talking with special assistant to the head coach Obim Okeke at FAU’s men’s basketball practice.

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Lys Hayes, Contributing Writer

November 8, 2024

It was just a few days away from the 2014 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft. Prospects were giving their all on the wooden basketball courts, performing in front of 30 NBA organizations.

Assistant coach Isaiah Austin talking with special assistant to the head coach Obim Okeke at FAU’s men’s basketball practice.
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