FSU Freshman Guard to Enter Transfer Portal

Xavier Osceola, a member of the Seminole Tribe, will leave the program after one season.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:19pm

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Xavier Osceola, a true freshman guard for the Florida State University (FSU) basketball team, has announced that he will enter the transfer portal. Osceola, who is a member of the Seminole Tribe, did not play for the Seminoles during the 2025-26 season but will have four seasons of eligibility remaining at his next school.

Why it matters

Osceola's decision to transfer is part of a larger roster overhaul at FSU, with six seniors graduating and five other players also entering the portal. This will force head coach Luke Loucks to rebuild much of his roster for the upcoming season.

The details

Osceola, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound guard from Hollywood, Florida, averaged 15.3 points, 5.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game as a senior in high school. He is believed to be the first NCAA Division I men's basketball player from the Seminole Tribe. Prior to joining FSU, Osceola competed in the Native American Basketball Invitational.

  • Osceola announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on April 7, 2026.
  • The NCAA transfer portal opened on April 7, 2026.

The players

Xavier Osceola

A true freshman guard for the Florida State University basketball team and a member of the Seminole Tribe.

Luke Loucks

The head coach of the Florida State University basketball team, who will be tasked with rebuilding much of the roster for the upcoming season.

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What they’re saying

“Xavier Osceola is entering the transfer portal after one season with FSU basketball.”

— Xavier Osceola

What’s next

Osceola will now explore transfer options and determine where he will continue his collegiate basketball career.

The takeaway

Osceola's decision to transfer highlights the ongoing roster turnover at Florida State, as the Seminoles look to rebuild their team for the 2026-27 season. As a member of the Seminole Tribe, Osceola's transfer also represents a significant loss for the program's diversity and representation.