Luke Loucks sees high potential in FSU freshman Marcis Ponder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Marcis Ponder showcased his skills during a dominant exhibition performance, scoring 13 points and grabbing 21 rebounds in 25 minutes during Florida State's 82-71 win over Auburn. Head coach Luke Loucks has high expectations for the freshman center, asserting he could lead the nation in rebounding if he maintains discipline and avoids foul trouble. Ponder, a four-star prospect, is billed as one of the top centers in the 2026 class. Florida State will face LSU in another exhibition game on Saturday at the Tucker Center, giving Ponder another chance to prove his impact before the regular season.
- •Marcis Ponder had 13 points and 21 rebounds in his debut.
- •Luke Loucks believes Ponder can lead the country in rebounding.
- •Ponder will play against LSU in the final exhibition before the regular season.
- •He arrived at FSU with impressive prep stats—20.1 points, 13.1 rebounds per game.
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — FSU freshman drawing major expectations from Luke Loucks
"Luke Loucks believes freshman center Marcis Ponder can become one of the nation’s most productive rebounders after a dominant exhibition performance.
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