Luke Loucks Named Florida State Men’s Basketball Head Coach

The former Seminoles player and NBA assistant coach signs a five-year deal to succeed Leonard Hamilton, marking a homecoming to lead his alma mater.

Luke Loucks, 34, has been officially announced as the new head coach for Florida State men’s basketball, signing a five-year contract.
Loucks, a former Seminoles point guard and All-ACC Tournament team member, played for Florida State from 2008-2012 and helped secure the program’s first ACC Tournament title in 2012.
He brings extensive NBA coaching experience, having worked with the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, and Sacramento Kings, where he contributed to two NBA championships and record-breaking team performances.
Loucks succeeds Leonard Hamilton, the winningest coach in Florida State history, who retired after 23 seasons; Loucks credits Hamilton as a major influence on his coaching career.
Florida State’s athletic director and president highlighted Loucks’ player development expertise, leadership skills, and deep understanding of the program’s culture as key factors in his hiring.