Following the 2026 NCAA season, the Florida State men’s basketball team established itself as a program characterized by endurance. The Seminoles recovered from an 8-12 midseason record to complete 18-15, capping the season on a 10-3 streak under first-year head coach Luke Loucks.
Loucks, returning to lead the program for which he previously played, emphasized recruiting athletes who reflect FSU’s undefeated attitude. With the transfer portal formally open for a 15-day period following the national championship game, FSU fans have an early peek at the 2026-27 roster and the new players who will represent the unconquered spirit.
The window, which ends on April 21, serves as the backdrop for a succession of high-profile pledges and notable departures as Loucks begins his second year in command.
“I’m not going to simply fill a squad with players just to fill a team with players,” Loucks told The Tallahassee Democrat. “You have to bring in impactful players who can help you win, who are all about the right things and what we are attempting to build. “
FSU basketball receives Tallahassee homecoming
In today’s world of continuous roster changes in college basketball, rookie forward Thomas Bassong offered a foundation impetus for the program’s future. Bassong stated that he will return as a ‘Nole for his sophomore season, preferring consistency and growth in Tallahassee.
This impetus carried through the weekend, with Loucks earning his greatest portal triumph 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 provides an excellent defensive presence to Florida State’s frontcourt.
Rancik averaged 12. 3 points and 5. 5 rebounds per game for Colorado last season. He adds efficiency to the squad by shooting 86% from the free-throw line. This score was one of the finest among Big 12 Conference forwards.
The Seminoles’ most recent transfers to embrace their vision are siblings Anthony Robinson II from the University of Missouri and Amare Robinson from Tallahassee State College.
Both brothers were born in Tallahassee and attended Florida State University Schools before reuniting their careers at FSU. Anthony Robinson brings Southeastern Conference guard experience in his senior year of eligibility, while Amare Robinson joins the ‘Noles’ backcourt as a freshman guard with long-term potential.
“Just bringing the heritage of Florida State basketball back to where it belongs… I really couldn’t pass it up, especially since I’m from Tallahassee,” Anthony told WCTV.
Fans may expect a wave of new players, led by three four-star transfers, including former University of Cincinnati freshman guard Shon Abaev. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches and carrying the title of a former McDonald’s All-American, Abaev provides considerable potential for Tallahassee. With three years of eligibility left and a return to his home state, he fits the profile of a player ready to help the Garnet and Gold succeed in the future.
Joining him is sophomore guard Kameron Taylor of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Taylor is a 6 foot 7 inch dynamic talent who averaged 18. 9 points per game last season while shooting 50. 5% and 45. 3% from the field in his freshman and sophomore seasons, respectively. His presence will help fill the point guard void left by senior Robert McCray V’s graduation.
NCAA transfer portal reforms the landscape. Seminole Roster
These additions come as a number of players leave. Sophomore guard Cam Miles was the first Florida State player to enter the transfer portal. Miles played in 25 games, never starting, and averaged 5. 4 points per game. As the season wore on, his minutes decreased, so he is likely to seek for a larger role and more regular playing time elsewhere.
Joining Miles in the transfer portal is sophomore point guard Martin Somerville, a strong presence who played 10 games for Florida State during the 2025-26 season. Somerville played in all 33 games, averaging 8. 0 points per game and matching his season-high of 23 points against Virginia Tech and Jacksonville University.
While the deadline for submission is April 21, the NCAA recruiting season will remain open until April 30. Loucks has indicated that the rebuilding program’s criteria are still championship-level, since FSU is still on pace to recapture its place as a dominating team in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
I truly believe we can win an ACC title if we continue to play the way we are now, Loucks told the Tallahassee Democrat. As long as I coach here, we will be a very hard team to beat.
