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Florida State men's basketball, under first-year coach Luke Loucks, improved from an 8-12 record to finish 18-15 in the 2026 season. With the transfer portal open, Loucks aims to recruit players who reflect FSU's 'unconquered' mentality for the upcoming season.
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Florida State menâs basketball emerged as a program defined by resilience following the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) season. Under first-year head coach Luke Loucks, the Seminoles reversed their season by climbing from an 8-12 midseason record to finish 18-15, closing the year on a 10-3 run.
Loucks, returning to lead the program he once played for, prioritized recruiting players who embody FSU's "unconquered" mentality. With the transfer portal officially open for its 15-day window following the national championship game, FSU fans have an early glimpse of the 2026-27 roster and the new players that will embody the unconquered spirit.
The window, which closes April 21, serves as the backdrop for a series of high-profile commitments and notable departures as Loucks enters his second year at the helm.
âIâm not just going to go fill a team with players just to fill a team with players,â Loucks said to the Tallahassee Democrat. âYou have to bring impactful players that can help you win, that are about the right things and what we are trying to build.â
In todayâs college basketball landscape of constant roster turnover, freshman forward Thomas Bassong provided a foundational spark for the program's future. Bassong announced he will return as a âNole for his sophomore season, choosing continuity and development in Tallahassee.
This momentum continued through the weekend as Loucks secured his largest portal win to date. On April 19, sophomore forward Sebastian Rancik, a transfer from the University of Colorado, chose the Garnet and Gold over the University of Kentucky. He adds an elite defensive presence to Florida Stateâs frontcourt.
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Rancik averaged 12.3 points and 5.5 rebounds for Colorado last season. He brings efficiency to the roster by shooting 86% from the free-throw line. This mark among the best for all Big 12 Conference forwards.
Florida State men's basketball finished the 2026 season with a record of 18-15.
Luke Loucks is the head coach of Florida State men's basketball for the 2026-27 season.
The transfer portal allows Florida State to recruit new players to enhance their roster, with a focus on those who embody the team's 'unconquered' spirit.
The transfer portal window for Florida State basketball closes on April 21.

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The most recent transfers to buy into the Seminoles' vision include brothers Anthony Robinson II of the University of Missouri and Amare Robinson of Tallahassee State College.
Both born in Tallahassee, the brothers played at Florida State University Schools before reuniting their careers at FSU. Anthony Robinson brings Southeastern Conference guard experience in his final year of eligibility, while Amare Robinson adds another local piece to the âNoles' backcourt as a freshman guard with long-term potential.
âJust bringing the tradition of Florida State basketball back to where it should be ⊠I really couldn't turn it down, especially being from Tallahassee,â Anthony said to WCTV.
Fans can look forward to an influx of new talent, highlighted by three four-star transfers like former University of Cincinnati freshman guard Shon Abaev. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches and brandishing the title of a former McDonaldâs All-American, Abaev brings significant upside to Tallahassee. With three years of eligibility remaining and a return to his home state, he fits the mold of a player poised to contribute to the Garnet and Gold's success moving forward.
Joining him is sophomore guard Kameron Taylor from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. A 6 foot 7 inch dynamic standout, Taylor averaged 18.9 points per game last season and shot 50.5% and 45.3% from the field in his freshman and sophomore seasons, respectively. His presence will help fill the void at point guard following the graduation of senior Robert McCray V.
These additions arrive as several players depart. The first of Florida State to enter the transfer portal was sophomore guard Cam Miles. Miles appeared in 25 games, never starting, and averaged 5.4 points per game in his outings. With his minutes trending down as the season progressed, he will likely look for a larger role and more consistent minutes elsewhere.
Joining Miles in the portal is sophomore point guard Martin Somerville, a steady presence who started 10 games for Florida State in the 2025-26 season. Somerville appeared in all 33 contests, averaging 8.0 points per game and matching his season-high of 23 points against both Virginia Tech and Jacksonville University.
In a surprising move, senior forward Chauncey Wiggins entered the transfer portal, raising questions about his remaining eligibility. Wiggins appeared in 32 games for the Seminoles this season, making 30 starts while averaging 13.3 points and 3.9 rebounds. He also shot 47.9% from the field and 38.7% from 3-point range, including a career-high 31-point performance against Southern Methodist University.
While the April 21 deadline marks the end of the entry window, the NCAA recruiting period remains open through April 30. Loucks has signaled that the retooling programâs standards remain championship-caliber, as FSU stays positioned to reclaim its identity as a dominant force in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
"I truly believe we can win an ACC title if we continue to play how we are playing right now," Loucks said to the Tallahassee Democrat. "As long as I coach here, we're gonna be a really tough team to beat."
Gia Ciaccio is a Staff Writer for the FSView & Florida Flambeau, the student-run, independent online news service for the FSU community. Email our staff at contact@fsview.com.
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