Noles News: Coach Loucks lands first commitment from the portal

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Jan 13, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Luke Loucks reacts prior to the game against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images | Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

All Sports:​

Former McDonalds All-American and Cincinnati Bearcut rising sophomore Shon Abaev has committed to Florida State.

The upcoming sophomore made 12 starts for the Bearcats last season, averaging seven point and 2.9 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game.

Abaev was the second-highest ranked signee in Cincinnati history, earning a starting role early but saw his minutes dwindle over the course of the year as he battled with injuries, missing a month of play with an ankle injury.

It was a rough weekend on the diamond for FSU Softball and FSU Baseball but for FSU Baseball in particular, this is no time to panic.

Most of the polls dropped FSU about 5 to 8 spots after the sweep but D1Baseball kept FSU at No.8 viewing last weekend as more of a blip rather than a pattern:

This week in the national rankings. pic.twitter.com/Hnh4xnDrDJ

— FSU Baseball (@FSUBaseball) April 13, 2026

FSU Softball is off until Friday before a road trip to Chapel-Hill; in the meantime you can coach Coach Alameda was on Inside Seminole Athletics last night at 7pm:

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Join head softball coach Lonni Alameda, head lacrosse coach Sara Tisdale and head beach volleyball coach Brooke Niles at Bowden’s on Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00 PM for a spring edition of Inside Seminole… pic.twitter.com/X5AdYKynPB

— FSU Seminoles (@Seminoles) April 13, 2026

From Tuscaloosa to Tallahassee; welcome to Florida State Joy Ebunga. The 6’3 freshman forward was officially announced by FSU and will join Coach Wyckoff’s 2026-2027 team:

Ready to make an impact on both ends of the floor

Welcome to the family, Joy

️: https://t.co/C9JuClX1Xr#NoleFAMpic.twitter.com/QtryqoWj0M

— FSU Women's Basketball (@fsuwbb) April 13, 2026

Wilmer Edero is the low man after the first round of Lewis Chetingwa Invitational with FSU leading at -16 overall:

The #Noles lead at -16 after the first round

1. Edero -8, 63
3. Whaley -6, 65
15. Bigham -2, 69
30. McCann E, 71
43. Weaver +2, 73#NoleFamily

— FSU Golf (@FSUGolf) April 13, 2026

It’ll be a tougher road than last year but FSU starts its title defense against Louisville:

LET THE FUN BEGIN

We will begin our quest for our second ACC title in program history this week at the ACC Championships.

We're coming in as the #13 Seed facing off against #12 Seed Louisville on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in Cary, North Carolina!#onetribepic.twitter.com/11zs1zmg5m

— FSU Men's Tennis (@FSUMTennis) April 13, 2026

Football:​

Offensive coordinator Tim Harris and defensive coordinator Tony White met with the media for approximately 30 minutes combined where they discussed the progress made so far this spring. Including today FSU has two practices left in spring practice as the window officially closes on Monday:


Although his progress has been limited as he has yet to fully return from his knee injury ESPN’s recruiting department remains excited about the prospects of Izayia Williams in Tallahassee.

His two-way ability, highlighted by 423 rushing yards and six touchdowns on just 23 carries, showcases the rare athleticism that translates perfectly to FSU’s fast-paced defensive system. So does his 10.9 100-meter speed and 4.42 40-yard dash in a camp setting, which is elite for a linebacker.

While his initial development this spring will be limited to working his way back from an injury, when healthy he can immediately find a role on special teams. In time, Florida State’s linebacker corps will benefit tremendously with his combination of outstanding speed, athleticism and explosive physicality as a tackler.

Pro Noles:​

Is Parker Messick already one of the best pitchers in baseball? It’s early but these are Cy Young numbers. Meanwhile Cam Smith is on pace to go 30 for 30 in terms of bases stolen and homeruns hit.

Elite pic.twitter.com/fmB1r3jQ8j

— Brett Nevitt (@brettpn) April 12, 2026

And if James Thibbs keeps hitting like this he’ll be a part of The Show soon too:

James Tibbs III sends one off the pole to make it an 8⃣ run inning! pic.twitter.com/uTNx7Vh8An

— Oklahoma City Comets (@OKC_comets) April 12, 2026

Darrell Jackson Jr is viewed as a sleeper in this year’s draft class; hopefully everyone keeps sleeping until Green Bay wakes up and decides to take him.

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