FAU hires Baylor assistant John Jakus as head coach

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After working a dozen years for two of the most successful programs in the nation, John Jakus is getting a shot to lead his own program.

Florida Atlantic announced Wednesday that it hired Jakus as its head basketball coach. Terms of the deal weren't revealed, but Jakus received a five-year contract, according to multiple media reports.

Jakus, 48, takes over the Owls after spe