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FSU Basketball's Season Over, Not in NIT in Luke Loucks' First Season
The Seminoles came close to an NCAA Tournament bid but will not play in the NIT either.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:33am
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The Florida State men's basketball team had a strong finish to the season, beating several NCAA Tournament teams in the last seven weeks, but ultimately missed out on the postseason. The team's six seniors voted to end the season rather than play in the NIT, and the coaching staff will now focus on the transfer portal to rebuild the roster for next year.
Why it matters
Florida State was on the NCAA Tournament bubble after a late-season surge, but fell just short of earning a bid. The decision not to play in the NIT means the Seminoles' season is over, and the focus shifts to the offseason and rebuilding the team through the transfer portal.
The details
The Seminoles came close to upsetting Duke in the ACC Tournament, which likely would have put them on the NCAA Tournament bubble. However, they were not selected for the NCAA Tournament, and the team's six seniors voted not to play in the NIT either. The coaching staff will now turn their attention to the transfer portal, as the Seminoles have several key players graduating and could see some additional transfers.
- On March 16, 2026, the NIT bracket was announced, but Florida State was not included.
- The transfer portal window opens on April 7, 2026, after the Final Four.
The players
Luke Loucks
Florida State's head coach, who is entering his first season leading the program.
Robert McCray V
One of Florida State's six graduating seniors.
Alier Maluk
A Florida State player who could be a candidate to transfer out.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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