International FSU Basketball Guard Entering NCAA Transfer Portal

Maximo Garcia-Plata, a redshirt freshman guard from Spain, plans to leave the Seminoles after one season.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:35pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a college basketball player, with the vibrant colors of the Florida State Seminoles' uniforms.The departure of international guard Maximo Garcia-Plata adds to the significant roster turnover Florida State faces this offseason as they look to build on their strong finish to the 2025-26 season.Tallahassee Today

Florida State is losing another player to the NCAA transfer portal, as freshman guard Maximo Garcia-Plata, a native of Madrid, Spain, will enter his name in the portal after redshirting the 2025-26 season. The Seminoles are projected to have as many as seven roster spots to fill this offseason as they look to build off a strong finish to the year under new head coach Luke Loucks.

Why it matters

With six seniors departing and several other players entering the transfer portal, Florida State will have significant roster turnover to manage this offseason. The departure of Garcia-Plata, a 6'4" guard with international experience, opens up another scholarship spot for the Seminoles as they look to add 3-5 new players through the transfer portal to complement their incoming freshman class.

The details

Garcia-Plata, who signed with FSU last August, ended up redshirting the 2025-26 season as the coaching staff wanted to give him time to adjust to the college game. Despite his international experience, they felt he needed a year to develop. With a crowded backcourt that includes incoming freshmen Martay Barnes and Jasen Lopez, as well as Brandon Bass Jr. who can play both guard spots, the staff decided it was best for Garcia-Plata to explore other options.

  • Garcia-Plata signed with Florida State in August 2025.
  • Garcia-Plata redshirted the 2025-26 season.
  • The NCAA transfer portal opened on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Maximo Garcia-Plata

A 6'4", 180-pound freshman guard from Madrid, Spain who redshirted the 2025-26 season at Florida State.

Luke Loucks

The head coach of the Florida State men's basketball team, who is entering his second season after leading the Seminoles to a strong finish in 2025-26.

Martay Barnes

An incoming freshman point guard who will join the Florida State roster for the 2026-27 season.

Jasen Lopez

An incoming freshman point guard who spent the second half of the 2025-26 season with the Florida State basketball team as an early enrollee.

Brandon Bass Jr.

A returning player for Florida State who can play both guard positions.

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What’s next

With Garcia-Plata entering the transfer portal, Florida State is now projected to have as many as seven roster spots to fill this offseason as they look to build on their strong finish to the 2025-26 season.

The takeaway

Florida State's roster will undergo significant turnover this offseason, with the departure of Garcia-Plata opening up another scholarship as the Seminoles look to add 3-5 new players through the transfer portal to complement their incoming freshman class and returning core.