FSU male basketball coach, Luke Loucks, holds an introductory press conference
FSU male basketball coach, Luke Loucks, holds an introductory press conference
- Luke Loucks is the new head coach of the male basketball team from Florida State Seminoles and his first task is to finalize a list.
- The Seminoles finished season 17-15, losing in the first round of the ACC tournament in Syracuse.
- Key actors such as Ewin Ewin, Daquan Davis and Taylor Bol Bowen can enter the transfer portal.
Florida State’s male basketball season is over, but for Luke Lloucks, his work is just beginning. While LOUCKS starts to build his team, the first thing he will have to address is the current list.
The FSU was eliminated in the first round of the ACC tournament after losing against Syracuse, 66-62, Tuesday evening in Charlotte, in North Carolina. LOUCKS was present.
It was an audition for some players who plan to come back to see where they are valued on the lOUKS list.
At the same time, some may decide to take their talents elsewhere. The transfer portal window for male basketball will be open from March 24 to April 22 and decisions will be made within this period.
The performance of the seminoles against orange was not great. Finish the last season of Leonard Hamilton with a 17-15 file does not help either.
Here are some players to look at that Loucks should consider keeping as he builds his team:
Malic Ewin, junior, center
Despite poor performance on Tuesday, Malic Ewin is expected to be at the top of the LOUCKS list. However, it will be difficult to convince the junior to return for another year instead of entering the portal.
The teams will show interest in the great man of 6 feet 11 inches which was No. 1 June last year after his season in small groups. Despite three games at the end of the season, Ewin led the Catchy with a percentage of goals in the field. 596.
He was FSU’s second scorer behind Jamir Watkins, with an average of 14.2 points per game and 7.6 rebounds. With his gifts, Ewin could be the best player that Loucks can build if he decides to come back.
It will be expensive. Do not be surprised if Ewins mostly seeking power conference teams wishing to help him conclude an Nile lucrative contract.
Daquan Davis, recruit, guard
Daquan Davis has the greatest advantage of the team.
The real recruit has made its way in the starting training halfway through the season. He finished the year on average 8.8 points per game, the third scorer of the team.
Apart from Watkins, Davis was a superior quality ball manager with a high basketball IQ. There was a four-star hope out of the school, and there could be teams that recruited him to obtain another crack at goalkeeper 6-1.
Taylor Bol Bowen, second year student, before
Taylor Bol Bowen was from top to bottom during his first year as a starter. There were games where he was the best player in the floor, and there were games where he was not found.
Despite its offensive inconsistencies, no one is aware of its length and its defensive presence. Bol Bowen was the best defender in the FSU.
The second year 6-10 student can keep on the perimeter, and his 7-2 laces made it one of the best ACC. He finished 43 of the season, which ranked fourth in the conference.
If Bol Bowen decides to come back, he will be an experienced starter on the list of LUSs and will rely during the development of his offensive skills.
Jerry Deng, second year student, attacking
Leaving the bench, Jerry Deng was the best FSU spot shooter. FSU had a low percentage of shooting of 3 points (31.0), but Deng pulled 37% from behind the arc.
Hampton’s transfer is still improving on the perimeter, but the second year 6-9 student can always give the Seminoles bucket if necessary. LOUCKS will be addressed in search of shooters. Deng can compete for the same role while raising his game.
Alier Maluk, attacker, recruit
Alier Maluk is another real recruit with high height. The first year 7-0 still makes progress because he was supposed to be a high school student but was declassified.
Maluk did not have a great production but showed flashes as a defensive role actor. He can defend himself in the front area and seemed to be comfortable switching to the perimeter.
Maluk played his best match in her second career start against Virginia, lowering eight points and going 4 for 5 on the field.
With its size, it can also make agitation games. Whether lOUKS or other teams, MALUK will be assessed according to its potential, and it can patiently wait to see its growth, the more he sees important minutes.
Peter Holland Jr. Covers Florida State Athletics for Tallahassee Democrat. Contact it by e-mail at pholland@gannett.com or on x @_da_pistol.
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