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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.
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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.
Cooper Schwieger averaged 5.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 20 blocks in 20 minutes per game while at Wake Forest.
Cooper Schwieger chose Florida State over programs like Kansas, Clemson, and Michigan.
Schwieger provides flexibility as he can play both center and power forward, complementing players like Sebastian Rancik and Marcis Ponder.
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Liam Rooney coversĀ Florida StateĀ athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at LRooney@gannett.com or on Twitter @__liamrooney.
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