1. Back to Business
The Lions return to action after winning their second national championship in three years. The Lions were 35-1 and are currently amid a 32-game winning streak.
2. Young Bucks
FHU has nine players listed as either freshmen or redshirt freshmen.
3. Chattanooga Choo-Choo
Derrick Roberson joins Rodney Henderson as natives of the Scenic City. Both are alumni of basketball powerhouses Tyner Academy (Henderson) and Chattanooga Prep (Roberson.)
4. Not His First Rodeo
While it's his first year as the official head coach, Grant Burns was the bench boss for one game last season, the 2025-26 season opening win over Oakwood 76-55.
5. Scouting the Knights
Of the returners for the Marian Knights, Aidan Franks is the leading scorer with an average of 8.5 points per game while also leading the team in assists (33) and steals (23).
