Florida State basketball has secured its first transfer portal addition for the 2026-27 season, landing Cincinnati wing Shon Abaev. The highly-rated player, a consensus top-30 recruit and McDonald's All-American, brings significant scoring ability and local ties to the Seminoles.
Florida State basketball has landed its first transfer portal addition of the offseason, and it's a big one. Cincinnati wing Shon Abaev has committed to the Seminoles, according to On3's Joe Tipton, giving head coach Luke Loucks an immediate infusion of elite pedigree as he works to reshape the FSU roster for the 2026-27 season.
Abaev is no ordinary portal name. As a senior at Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, he averaged 20.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game and earned a consensus top-30 national ranking, ultimately being selected to the McDonald's All-American Game. Abaev entered the portal after Cincinnati fired head coach Wes Miller, prompting a fresh start elsewhere
For Loucks and the Seminoles, the fit is both geographic and basketball-driven. Abaev is a Broward County product returning to his home state, with FSU currently holding five incoming recruits on its 2026-27 roster. The raw numbers don't tell the full story of what Abaev brings to Tallahassee.
He is described as one of the most polished one-on-one scorers in his national class, a big southpaw wing with good positional size and an increasingly strong body, capable of creating his own shot at virtually any time, including against a set half-court defense.
A 6-foot-8 wing with three years of eligibility remaining and the on-ball creation ability to score at multiple levels addresses one of the program's most pressing needs heading into next season.
The commitment marks a strong opening statement for Loucks in his first full offseason managing the portal, signaling that Florida State intends to be a serious player as the recruiting window continues.
Follow us@FSUWireon X and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage ofFlorida Statenews, notes, and opinions.
This article originally appeared on FSU Wire: FSU basketball adds McDonaldâs All-American Shon Abaev in portal
Shon Abaev is a wing player who averaged 20.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game at Calvary Christian Academy and was selected for the McDonald's All-American Game.
Abaev entered the transfer portal after Cincinnati fired head coach Wes Miller, seeking a fresh start closer to his home in Broward County, Florida.
Abaev is expected to provide an immediate boost to FSU's roster with his elite scoring ability and polished one-on-one skills, enhancing the team's competitiveness for the upcoming season.
LIV Golf's future appears uncertain as reports suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may withdraw funding after investing $5 billion. Despite assurances for the 2026 season, the tour faces challenges from low ratings and strong competition from the PGA Tour.
Mike Trout's 446-foot HR joins him with Aaron Judge in Yankee Stadium lore.
Detroit Tigers projected to take a risk on a 6'3" prep bat in the MLB draft.
Arshdeep Singh makes history as the first PBKS bowler to reach 100 IPL wickets!
California's top high school football prospects are on the move this weekend.
Viktor Hovland shines with a 64 at RBC Heritage, Gotterup scores 70.
See every story in Sports â including breaking news and analysis.