A late transfer portal departure forces Florida State to rework its projected lineup, but a key addition keeps expectations high entering 2026-27.

Shon Abaev isn’t your typical transfer. The former Cincinnati Bearcats wing arrives at Florida State Seminoles with untapped upside.

It’s no time to panic in Tallahassee after double road sweeps but a little maturity is needed

Shon Abaev, a former McDonald’s All-American and former Cincinnati Bearcats wing, has committed to the Florida State Seminoles.

Former Cincinnati guard Shon Abaev has committed to Florida State via the NCAA Transfer Portal. He was a true freshman at Cincinnati this past season. He has three years of eligibility remaining. In his lone campaign with the Bearcats, Abaev made 24 appearances and 12 starts. He averaged 7.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists […]

Florida State will host former McDonald’s All-American and Cincinnati transfer Shon Abaev on a visit Saturday.

McDonald's All-American Shon Abaev is leaving Cincinnati Bearcats basketball after one season via the transfer portal.

Cincinnati guard Shon Abaev plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per On3’s Joe Tipton. Abaev was a coveted recruit in the 2025 recruiting class and a former McDonald’s All-American. Coming out of high school, Abaev was the No. 27 overall recruit and the No. 8 small forward in his class, per the Rivals Industry […]

Freshman Shon Abaev scored a season-high 20 points, Moustapha Thiam recorded a double-double and Cincinnati beat NJIT 94-67 on Monday night. Abaev also grabbe eight rebunds, Thiam scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and reserves Sencire Harris scored 12 points, Halvine Dzellat 11 and Jordi Rodriguez 10 for Cincinnati, which trailed for only 29 seconds. The Bearcats' (5-1) 94 points ties their season-high reached in their season opener against West Carolina on Nov. 3.