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Colorado transfer forward Sebastian Rancik commits to Florida State
TL;DR
Sebastian Rancik, a forward from Colorado, has committed to Florida State after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. He has two seasons of eligibility left and averaged 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds last season.
Key points
- Sebastian Rancik committed to Florida State.
- He transferred from Colorado via the NCAA Transfer Portal.
- Rancik averaged 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds last season.
- He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
- Rancik chose Florida State over Kentucky.
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Jan 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Sebastian Rancik (7) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Former Colorado forward Sebastian Rancik has committed to Florida State via the NCAA Transfer Portal. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Rancik started in 26 of his 29 appearances for the Buffaloes this past season. The 6-foot-11 standout averaged 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 28.1 minutes per game. He shot 40.4% from the field and 33.1% from beyond the arc.
As a true freshman in the 2024-25 campaign, Rancik averaged 5.9 points and 2.8 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per contest. Rancik chose Florida State over several other suitors in the portal, most notably Kentucky.
Sebastian Rancik played high school basketball at JSerra Catholic (CA), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 111 overall player and No. 21 power forward in the 2024 recruiting cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.
At the time of his commitment to Florida State, Rancik was the No. 30 power forward in On3’s 2026 Transfer Portal Player Rankings. Rancik is the fourth transfer who has committed to FSU this offseason. In contrast, six Seminoles have entered the portal since the end of the season.
Q&A
Why did Sebastian Rancik transfer to Florida State?
Sebastian Rancik transferred to Florida State after considering several options in the NCAA Transfer Portal, including Kentucky.
What were Sebastian Rancik's stats at Colorado?
At Colorado, Rancik averaged 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 28.1 minutes per game last season.
How many seasons of eligibility does Sebastian Rancik have left?
Sebastian Rancik has two seasons of eligibility remaining after transferring to Florida State.
