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Marcis Ponder shares Charles Barkley’s advice after debut with Florida State

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Marcis Ponder shares Charles Barkley’s advice after debut with Florida State

Summary

Marcis Ponder made his collegiate debut as a center for Florida State basketball, showcasing his abilities that impressed NBA legend Charles Barkley. In his conversation with Barkley, Ponder received praise for his speed and rebounding but was advised to improve his conditioning. Ponder has been a significant addition to FSU, following a strong recruiting period, including the transfer of Kameron Taylor from UNC Asheville. This development is pivotal as head coach Luke Loucks aims to enhance the program's performance after an 18-15 season last year.

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•Marcis Ponder debuted as a center for Florida State.
•Charles Barkley praised Ponder's court speed and rebounding.
•Barkley advised Ponder to work on his conditioning.
•Ponder is referred to as 'Baby Shaq' after Shaquille O’Neal.
•Florida State added transfer Kameron Taylor to its roster.

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11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Florida State’s Marcis Ponder reveals Charles Barkley’s advice after 1st game with Seminoles

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Florida State basketball secured a huge offseason coup in July 2025 by landing Marcis Ponder . Now the four-star College Basketball Recruiting win for FSU delivered his collegiate debut at center. But this game came with Charles Barkley entering the picture. Ponder revealed what type of exchange he had with the NBA legend while chatting with CBB […] The post Florida State’s Marcis Ponder reveals Charles Barkley’s advice after 1st game with Seminoles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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