Florida State Employs Luke Loucks as Head Coach Following Leonard Hamilton's Departure
Luke Loucks, a former player for Florida State, has been appointed the new head coach after serving as an assistant with the Sacramento Kings.
Florida State has hired Sacramento Kings assistant Luke Loucks as its next coach, confirming the news on Sunday. Reports state Loucks will join the Seminoles on a five-year contract. Loucks, an alumnus, played for Leonard Hamilton, the outgoing coach, from 2008 to 2012. Loucks started his coaching career with the Golden State Warriors in 2016 and has been with the Kings since 2022.
“I am incredibly honored and excited for the opportunity to become the head coach for the Florida State men’s basketball team,” Loucks expressed. He highlighted FSU’s rich basketball tradition and his eagerness to build upon the legacy established by Hamilton.
Loucks, along with other former NBA assistants transitioning into prominent college roles, will aim to bring his professional insights to the program, which is looking to strengthen its upcoming season after not making the NCAA Tournament since 2021.
