Florida State opened the season with a convincing win over Florida A&M, showing improved rebounding, defensive pressure, and promising new pieces.

This was a mismatch from the beginning, as Florida State beat their cross-town rivals in Tampa.

Florida State freshman center Marcis Ponder was named to the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award preseason watch list after an impressive exhibition showing.

Freshman center Marcis Ponder is gaining recognition around college basketball as the next big-big man

Florida State basketball secured a huge offseason coup in July 2025 by landing Marcis Ponder . Now the four-star College Basketball Recruiting win for FSU delivered his collegiate debut at center. But this game came with Charles Barkley entering the picture. Ponder revealed what type of exchange he had with the NBA legend while chatting with CBB […] The post Florida State’s Marcis Ponder reveals Charles Barkley’s advice after 1st game with Seminoles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

How to watch LSU at Florida State on October 24, including the 1 p.m. ET tipoff, ACC Network Extra stream and exhibition preview.

Luke Loucks believes freshman center Marcis Ponder can become one of the nation’s most productive rebounders after a dominant exhibition performance.

Fresh off a dominant win over Auburn, the Seminoles face LSU as Marcis Ponder debuts. Plus, swimming secures a four-way sweep while golf and volleyball battle ACC rivals.

While Florida State football continues to struggle, Luke Loucks and the Seminoles basketball team have the size, talent, and versatility to deliver a breakout season in 2026.