Florida State basketball placed in Tier 4 of early ACC projections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Florida State enters the 2026-27 season ranked in Tier 4, labeled "The Bubble" by CBS Sports analyst Isaac Trotter. This tier suggests the Seminoles will compete for NCAA Tournament consideration but not for the top of the ACC. Recent roster changes through recruiting and the transfer portal, along with a No. 11-ranked 2026 recruiting class, indicate an upward trend for the program under head coach Luke Loucks. The ACC remains competitive with teams like Duke and Louisville expected near the top. Analysts see potential for Florida State to exceed expectations with a strengthened roster.
- •Florida State in Tier 4 of CBS Sports' ACC projections.
- •Team is grouped with SMU, Virginia Tech, and Notre Dame.
- •Strong recruiting class currently ranked No. 11 nationally.
- •Analysts view FSU as capable of postseason contention.
- •ACC features strong competitors like Duke and Louisville.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Where Florida State basketball lands in early ACC projections
"CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter placed Florida State in Tier 4, "The Bubble," in his way-too-early ACC basketball tiers.
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