Florida State signs transfer forward Sebastian Rancik from Colorado
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Florida State men's basketball added junior forward Sebastian Rancik to its roster following his transfer from the University of Colorado. Coaching staff members traveled to Slovakia to finalize the recruitment of the 6-foot-11 player, who is expected to anchor the team's stretch-four offensive sets. During his final season at Colorado, Rancik averaged 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. He previously tested the professional draft process before deciding to return to the college level with the Seminoles. The team, which reached a top-10 ranking for its transfer portal class, aims to utilize his perimeter shooting and defensive mobility this season. Florida State opens its 2026-27 schedule on November 2 against Florida A&M University at the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic in Tampa.
- •Sebastian Rancik committed to Florida State on April 19.
- •He averaged 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds during the 2025-26 season.
- •Rancik previously played two seasons at the University of Colorado.
- •The 2026-27 season begins November 2 against Florida A&M University.
- •Head coach Luke Loucks identified Rancik as a primary target for the frontcourt.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — What Sebastian Rancik brings to FSU and why fans should be excited
"Florida State men's basketball secured University of Colorado transfer Sebastian Rancik, who serves to anchor FSU's stretch-four offensive sets.
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