Florida State men's basketball prepares for challenge against Auburn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Florida State men's basketball will face Auburn in the Ballin at Boutwell tournament in Birmingham, AL, on October 14. Coach Luke Loucks is leading a newly rebuilt roster after a disappointing 2025 season, where the Seminoles finished 18-15. The team lost 11 players to the transfer portal but has added five new recruits, including four-star players Marcis Ponder, Collin Paul, and Brandon Bass Jr. The upcoming tournament provides an early test for the new squad, which will also face Alabama A&M and Samford. Loucks aims to assess the team's preparations against a nationally ranked opponent.
- •FSU plays Auburn on October 14 in Birmingham, AL.
- •Coach Loucks is rebuilding his roster with five new transfers.
- •Seminoles aim to improve after an 18-15 season last year.
- •Tournament includes teams like Alabama A&M and Samford.
- •Loucks has a top-ten recruiting class coming in.
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Florida State Basketball Will Be Ballin Once Again
"Coach Luke Loucks takes a rebuilt roster and top-ten recruiting class to Birmingham for a high-stakes preseason clash against Auburn, testing FSU’s new-look squad following an aggressive offseason.
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