Florida State University basketball is shaping its 2026 roster with the commitment of brothers Anthony and Amare Robinson from Tallahassee. Additionally, sophomore forward Thomas Bassong has decided to stay with the team, foregoing the transfer portal.
Key points
FSU basketball adds Anthony and Amare Robinson to 2026 roster
Anthony Robinson II is an All-SEC defender
Thomas Bassong remains at FSU, opting out of the transfer portal
Amare Robinson's official visit to FSU is on May 29th
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Duce Robinson’s immense respect for Florida State’s history at the wide receiver position and more is why he came back to put Florida State back on the map:
“My biggest goal is I just want to put Florida State back on the map.” Missed the full Inside ACCess interview with Duce Robinson from Tallahassee? Listen in pod form here! pic.twitter.com/teraUIimGT
— Andrea Adelson (@aadelsonESPN) April 16, 2026
At this point, Omar Graham, Jr. is the ‘OG’ in the linebacker room; Happy Belated Birthday to him:
Happy birthday OG 🎉 #NoleFamilypic.twitter.com/AF93MwDq4H
Four-star top-150 edge DE, Desmond Malpress, was on campus on Wednesday for an unofficial visit. The Class of 2027 edge rusher will be back on campus for an official visit the weekend of June 19th the holiday weekend of ‘Juneteenth’.
FSU is in the top-five for top-200 four-star DL Karlos May:
NEWS: Four-Star DL Karlos May is down to 5 Schools, he tells me for @Rivals
The 6’3 305 DL from Birmingham, AL is ranked as the No. 7 DL in the 2027 Rivals300
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 16, 2026
He’s scheduled to officially visit FSU on May 29th.
Basketball
FSU continues to shape its 2026 roster, this time in the addition of brothers of Tallahassee locals. All-SEC defender Anthony Robinson II from Missouri committed to Florida State and an hour later, his brother Amare Robinson from Tallahassee State College announced he would be joining him.
After electing to forego the transfer portal and remain at FSU sophomore forward Thomas Bassong joined the Seminole Sports Network podcast:
— FSU Baseball (@FSUBaseball) April 16, 2026
FSU’s rotation is a little banged up but Bryson Moore could be available this weekend:
Link Jarrett on rotation vs. ND: “We’ll TBD (Bryson) Moore. He’s got a mild, little tender oblique. He’s on track with his throwing but the bullpen tomorrow will be significant to see if he’s on schedule. We have options, that’s why we had Cooper (Whited) shorter on Tuesday.”
— Brett Nevitt (@brettpn) April 16, 2026
Parker Messick took a no-hitter in the ninth inning but got the victory anyway despite losing it with 8IP nine strikeout performance; he has a 1.05 ERA on the season:
Parker Messick's no-hit bid ends on his first pitch of the ninth inning.
Ready to be back home, and we have a packed weekend🍢
– Whataburger Rally Towel Giveaway on Friday
– Seminole Heritage game on Saturday
– Senior Day ceremony, autographs with freshmen class and kids run the bases on Sunday#Team43pic.twitter.com/pzMeJU9vlf