FAU Transfer Xander Pintelon Commits to Wake Forest
Deacs add another big man
Xander Pintelon (17) of the Florida Atlantic Owls attempts a three-point field goal during an NCAA men's basketball game at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, United States, on January 18, 2026 (Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images). | NurPhoto via Getty Images The Deacs have their 6th addition of the offseason with FAU big man Xander Pintelon. NEWS: FAU transfer, Xander Pintelon, has committed to Wake Forest, his reps at @TangramSports tell DraftExpress.
The 6’11” Belgian forward started 25 games for the Owls after cutting his teeth in BNXT with Oostende and Spirou. Solid front court addition for the Demon Deacons. pic.
twitter. com/Oh7jBrBKX4 — Jon Chepkevich (@JonChep) April 28, 2026 Pintelon is a 6-11, 220 pound forward who averaged 6. 2 points and 3.
7 rebounds in 18 minutes per game for the Owls this season. While he finished the season shooting just 40% from the floor, over 60% of his shots came from beyond the arc, where he shot 35% for the season. His best game of the year came in an 85-80 loss to UCF, where he finished with 20 points (4-8 from 3), 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks.