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Former FSU guard Martin Somerville commits to transfer to West Virginia
TL;DR
Former Florida State guard Martin Somerville has committed to transfer to West Virginia, where he will have two years of eligibility remaining. This marks Somerville's third school in three seasons after starting at UMass Lowell.
Key points
- Martin Somerville transfers to West Virginia
- He has two years of eligibility remaining
- Somerville previously played at UMass Lowell and Florida State
- Averaged 8.0 points at Florida State
- Best game at Florida State was 23 points against Virginia Tech
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Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Martin Somerville (1) brings the ball up court against the California Golden Bears during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Former Florida State point guard Martin Somerville has committed to transfer to West Virginia, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. He’ll have two years of eligibility remaining with the Mountaineers.
West Virginia will be Somerville’s third school in as many seasons in college after starting his career at UMass Lowell.
In his lone season at Florida State, Somerville averaged 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 33 games (10 starts). Before that, Somerville averaged 8.0 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.9 rebounds in 32 games at UMass Lowell. Somerville’s best game at Florida State came in a 92-69 win over Virginia Tech on Feb. 14, in which he scored a season-high 23 points.
Somerville was named the 2025 American East Rookie of the Year for the River Hawks as a redshirt freshman that season.
Somerville is the Mountaineer’s fourth transfer commitment and first since a trio of commitments two weeks ago. Former Butler guard Finely Bizjack, former Boise State forward Javan Buchanan, and former Georgia Tech center Mouhamed Sylla each committed over four days between April 11-14.
Q&A
Why did Martin Somerville transfer from Florida State to West Virginia?
Martin Somerville transferred to West Virginia to continue his college basketball career and will have two years of eligibility remaining.
What were Martin Somerville's stats at Florida State?
During his season at Florida State, Somerville averaged 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 33 games.
Which schools has Martin Somerville played for in college basketball?
Martin Somerville has played for UMass Lowell and Florida State before committing to West Virginia.
