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FSU basketball's Thomas Bassong to enter transfer portal
TL;DR
Florida State forward Thomas Bassong is entering the transfer portal after initially planning to return for his sophomore season. He averaged 5.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game last season.
Key points
- Thomas Bassong is entering the transfer portal.
- He averaged 5.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game last season.
- Bassong played in all 33 games, starting 17 of them.
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After initially announcing he would be returning for his sophomore season, Florida State forward Thomas Bassong is entering the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Jeff Borzello.
Bassong became a key member of Luke Loucks' inaugural team down the home stretch, playing in all 33 games with 17 starts, including in 16 of the final 17 games. He averaged 5.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game to go with 21 steals and 13 blocks.
While his shooting will need to improve, his defensive ability made him a priority for FSU to retain. He scored in double-figures five times last season, including a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double on the road against Georgia Tech in the best offensive game of his young career.
He is originally from Paris, France, and shot 48.6% from the floor, 26.0% from 3-point range, and 54.4% from the free-throw line. The 6-foot-8, 203-pounder was the first high school commit that Loucks landed and will have three seasons of eligibility at his next school.
FSU has added four transfers this offseason, all of whom are considered four-star prospects. The group consists of point guard Anthony Robinson II (Missouri), guards Kameron Taylor (UNC Asheville) and Shon Abaev (Cincinnati), and forward Sebastian Rancik (Colorado). They also have a top 10 high school freshman class coming.
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Q&A
Why is Thomas Bassong entering the transfer portal?
Thomas Bassong is entering the transfer portal after initially announcing he would return for his sophomore season, indicating a change in his plans.
What were Thomas Bassong's stats during his freshman season at FSU?
During his freshman season, Thomas Bassong averaged 5.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and had 21 steals and 13 blocks across 33 games.
How many seasons of eligibility does Thomas Bassong have left?
Thomas Bassong has three seasons of eligibility remaining at his next school after transferring.
