Florida State has secured a commitment from Cincinnati guard Shon Abaev, marking their first addition from the 2026 transfer portal. Abaev, who averaged seven points and 2.9 rebounds last season, faced injury challenges that limited his playtime.
Florida State picked up its first player of the 2026 transfer portal cycle on Monday, earning a commitment from Cincinnati guard Shon Abaev.
The upcoming sophomore made 12 starts for the Bearcats last season, averaging seven point and 2.9 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game.
Abaev was the second-highest ranked signee in Cincinnati history, earning a starting role early but saw his minutes dwindle over the course of the year as he battled with injuries, missing a month of play with an ankle injury.
The Seminoles have lost six players so far to the portal, including four guards in Cam Miles, Martin Somerville, Xaiver Osecola and Maximo Garcia-Plata.
The portal officially opened on April 7, with the 21st marking the closure of the window and the 30th the final day of recruiting.
From his Cincinnati bio:
**2025-26 (FRESHMAN)**Appeared in 24 games, making 12 starts … averaged 7.0 points and 2.9 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game … scored in double figures eight times, leading UC in scoring four times and rebounding once … scored 18 points against Western Carolina in collegiate debut … went for 14 points and three boards against Dayton … scored 12 points, including three triples, against No. 6 Louisville … went for a season-high 20 points and eight boards against NJIT … totaled 10 points and seven rebounds against Tarleton State … scored 16 points at Xavier … went for 13 points, six boards and a season-high five assists against Alabama State … scored 13 points in 19 minutes at top-ranked Arizona.
PRIOR TO UCRanked a consensus top-30 prospect and Cincinnati’s second-highest rated recruit of the 247Sports era, behind only eventual NBA veteran Lance Stephenson … earned McDonald’s All-American honors … received 26 scholarship offers from programs including Florida, Kansas, Auburn and USC … competed for Calvary Christian Academy, Fear of God Athletics in the Overtime Elite league and SOH Elite on the Under Armour Association Circuit … only the eighth Cincinnati signee to earn McDonald’s All-American status … saw 13 minutes of action in the McDonald’s All-American game, racking up eight points, one rebound and two steals, while shooting 2-of-3 from beyond the arc and 3-of-4 from the field.
Shon Abaev averaged seven points and 2.9 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game during his time at Cincinnati.
Abaev's playing time decreased due to injuries, including a month-long absence caused by an ankle injury.
Florida State has lost six players to the transfer portal, including four guards: Cam Miles, Martin Somerville, Xaiver Osecola, and Maximo Garcia-Plata.
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