Summary
NU Advisory Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Luke Loucks as the men’s basketball head coach for Florida State University (FSU). Loucks, a former Seminole player, returns to lead the program after serving as an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings. He brings extensive experience from both the professional and collegiate levels, having also worked with the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns.
Loucks’ deep knowledge of player development and on-court instruction, combined with his connection to FSU’s basketball legacy, positions him to build a competitive team and uphold the program’s tradition of excellence. His leadership is expected to usher in a new era for the Seminoles.
Luke’s first FSU press conference on March 10, 2025, included a nod to NU from both Luke and FSU Athletic Director, Michael Alford:
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“I am incredibly honored and excited for the opportunity to become the head coach for the Florida State men’s basketball team,” said Luke Loucks. “FSU has a rich basketball tradition, and I look forward to building on the legacy of our previous coaches, especially Coach Hamilton. I’m eager to build our coaching staff with the best and brightest basketball coaches in America. We will have a standard that we stick to on and off the court that will help build a championship-level culture.”
Link to the Full Article
Read the full article, published on March 11, 2025, on Hunt Scanlon Media.
Our Take
We’re proud to have facilitated Loucks’ appointment as head coach at Florida State in just 21 days. His leadership, deep basketball knowledge, and experience across professional and collegiate levels will be invaluable in shaping the program’s future.
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