Luke Loucks Named Head Basketball Coach at Florida State, Replacing Retiring Leonard Hamilton, Honored with ACC Award

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Updated Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM

Florida State University has officially appointed Luke Loucks as the new head basketball coach, succeeding Leonard Hamilton, who is retiring after 23 years in the role. Loucks, a Clearwater native and former player for the Seminoles from 2008 to 2012, has been an assistant coach for the NBA's Sacramento Kings since 2022. The announcement was made on March 10, 2025. During his introductory press conference, Loucks expressed gratitude towards Hamilton, calling him a 'Hall of Fame coach and a Hall of Fame person,' and emphasized his hope that this would be his last job in coaching. Athletic Director Michael Alford praised Loucks' preparation and passion throughout the interview process, stating, 'We couldn’t ask for someone better to lead us into the next decade plus.' Hamilton was also honored with the ACC's Bob Bradley Award for spirit and courage, as he prepares for what could be his final game with the Seminoles. Loucks is set to lead FSU as they face Syracuse in the upcoming game, where he will be present on the ACC Network discussing his vision for the program.

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Scott Fowler

@scott_fowler

Leonard Hamilton honored before the game with an award celebrating his career. The Florida State coach and Gastonia native could be coaching his final game tonight in Charlotte, depending on the result. https://t.co/2h11NyaAvs

Bob Ferrante

@BobFerrante

Luck Loucks on ACC Network pregame show, discussing Leonard Hamilton. Calls him a Hall of Fame coach and a Hall of Fame person. Ham will be around the program. "I’m going to have him around as much as he wants to be around. I would never tell him to back away."

Tomahawk Nation

@TomahawkNation

Incoming coach Luke Loucks on ACC Network ahead of FSU vs. Syracuse: "Excited, thrilled -- actually speechless. I'm honored to replace such a legend, someone I deeply care about, played for. If I can have half the impact of Coach Ham, I'm going to have a successful career."