The Luke Loucks era began with fireworks. Florida State (1-0, 0-0) scored early and often, piling up 58 first half points on their way to an easy breezy 108-76 victory. Five FSU players scored in double figures,

Robert McCray broke a program record with 17 assists as Luke Loucks started his FSU basketball coaching career with a win over Alcorn State.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Florida State Seminoles vs. Alcorn State Braves NCAAM game from November 4, 2025 on ESPN.

Florida State men's basketball added seven transfers and four incoming freshman as they gear up for the season opener against Alcorn State on Nov. 4.

Loucks takes over the basketball program after the departure of long-time head coach Leonard Hamilton, with whom he played while a college athlete at FSU. Now, following in his footsteps, Loucks will be playing a new group of 11 players whom he acquired from the transfer portal.

Luke Loucks replaced retiring coach Leonard Hamilton and was tasked with rejuvenating a Florida State program that has slipped.

Views staff writer Dylan Rivas argues that Loucks’ modern, fast-paced system marks a new era for FSU men’s basketball, even if wins take time.