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FSU men's basketball lands Wake Forest transfer Cooper Schwieger
TL;DR
Florida State men's basketball has secured a commitment from Wake Forest transfer Cooper Schwieger, a 6-foot-10 forward. He averaged 5.1 points and 2.5 rebounds last season and previously had a standout sophomore year at Valparaiso.
Key points
- Florida State men's basketball lands Cooper Schwieger
- Schwieger is a 6-foot-10 forward
- He averaged 5.1 points and 2.5 rebounds at Wake Forest
- Previously averaged 15.8 points and 7.8 rebounds at Valparaiso
- Competed against Kansas, Clemson, and Michigan for his commitment
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Cooper Schwieger
Florida State men's basketball has landed a commitment from Wake Forest transfer forward Cooper Schwieger.
The 6-foot-10 big man comes to the Seminoles program after a season at Wake Forest and two years at Valparaiso. Schwieger averaged 5.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 20 blocks in 20 minutes per game for the Demon Deacons.
As a sophomore at Valparaiso, he averaged 15.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game and was a highly recruited prospect when he entered the transfer portal. Wake Forest beat out programs like Kansas, Clemson, and Michigan for his commitment.
He's a versatile forward who gives the Seminoles flexibility. He can play center alongside Colorado transfer Sebastian Rancik, or the power forward role alongside incoming freshman Marcis Ponder.
He joins Rancik, Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II,Ā UNC-Asheville guard Kameron TaylorandĀ Cincinnati wing Shon Abaevin transferring to the program in the offseason.Ā FSU will also bring in the nation's eighth-ranked recruiting class, led by Ponder.
Schwieger is expected to be the final major roster addition to the Seminoles roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Q&A
What are Cooper Schwieger's stats from his time at Wake Forest?
Cooper Schwieger averaged 5.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 20 blocks in 20 minutes per game while at Wake Forest.
Which schools were competing for Cooper Schwieger's commitment?
Cooper Schwieger chose Florida State over programs like Kansas, Clemson, and Michigan.
How does Cooper Schwieger fit into Florida State's basketball lineup?
Schwieger provides flexibility as he can play both center and power forward, complementing players like Sebastian Rancik and Marcis Ponder.
