2023–24 Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team explained

Mode:Basketball
Year:2023–24
Prev Year:2022–23
Next Year:2024–25
Team:Florida State Seminoles
Sport:Basketball
Conference:Atlantic Coast Conference
Short Conf:ACC
Record:17–16
Conf Record:10–10
Head Coach:Leonard Hamilton
Hc Year:22nd
Assoc Coach:Stan Jones
Ahc Year:22nd
Asst Coach1:Steve Smith
Ac1 Year:5th
Asst Coach2:Kevin Nickelberry
Ac2 Year:1st
Stadium:Donald L. Tucker Center
Champion:Sunshine Slam Beach champions

The 2023–24 Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team represented Florida State University during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Seminoles were led by head coach Leonard Hamilton, in his 22nd year, and played their home games at the Donald L. Tucker Center on the university's Tallahassee, Florida campus as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The Seminoles started their season 4–1, with their only loss coming in their rivalry game at Florida. The team won three games in the Sunshine Slam including winning the final in overtime against eighteenth ranked Colorado. However, after that streak, the Seminoles struggled, losing four straight games. Losses included their ACC–SEC Challenge game against Georgia, and their ACC opener against number seventeen North Carolina. They then won two of their last three non-conference games, to finish with a 6–5 non-conference record. The Seminoles won six of their next seven ACC games, with the only loss coming against Clemson. Their schedule became a tougher, and they lost five of their next six games, including losses to third-ranked North Carolina and ninth-ranked Duke. In this stretch they lost lost to eventual last place finishers Louisville. The end of the season was a mixed bag for the Seminoles as they finished 3–3. They again lost to Clemson, but defeated NC State and completed a season sweep of in-state opponents Miami.

The Seminoles finished the 2023–24 season 17–16 and 10–10 in ACC play to finish in a tie for eighth place. As the ninth seed in the ACC tournament, they defeated eighth seed Virginia Tech in the Second Round before losing to first seed North Carolina in the Quarterfinals. They were not invited to the NCAA tournament or the NIT. This marked the third straight season the Seminoles did not participate in post-season play.

Previous season

The Seminoles finished the 2022–23 season 9–23, 7–13 in ACC play, to finish in 12th place. In the ACC Tournament, they lost to Georgia Tech in the first round. Their nine overall wins were the lowest season total since 2001.

Offseason

Departures

Florida State Departures
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownReason for Departure
4 G 6'5" 180 Transferred to Memphis[1]
Jeremiah Bembry 10 F 6'6" 185 Freshman Transferred to West Virginia[2]
Naheem McLeod 24 C 7'4" 255 Junior Transferred to Syracuse[3]
35 G 6'7" 200 Sophomore Transferred to Miami (FL)[4]
Cleveland Yates 42 G 6'2" 214 Walk-on; left the team for personal reasons

Incoming transfers

Florida State Incoming Transfers
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrevious School
Josh Nickleberry 20 G 6'4" 205 GS Senior La Salle[5]
Jason Simpson 4 G 5'10" 155 Junior Walk-on; St. John's[6]
Primo Spears 23 G 6'3" 185 Junior Georgetown[7]
Jamir Watkins 2 F 6'7" 210 La Salle[8]

2024 Recruiting class

Schedule and results

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Rankings

See also: 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Weiler . Curt . FSU basketball lands commitment from Houston transfer Caleb Mills . . January 13, 2021 . January 12, 2021.
  2. Web site: Report: WVU lands FSU transfer Jeremiah Bembry. wboy.com. WBOY-TV. Ryan. Decker. July 9, 2023. October 5, 2023.
  3. Web site: Florida State transfer center Naheem McLeod commits to Syracuse basketball. syracuse.com. The Post-Standard. Mike. Waters. May 15, 2023. May 15, 2023.
  4. Web site: Matthew Cleveland transferring from Florida State to Miami. ESPN. Jeff. Borzello. May 7, 2023. September 7, 2023.
  5. Web site: La Salle guard Josh Nickelberry announces commitment to Florida State. inquirer.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lochlahn. March. April 16, 2023. October 5, 2023.
  6. Web site: Florida State Adds Transfer Jason Simpson with High Expectations for the 2023-24 Season. bvmsports.com. BVM Sports. July 23, 2023. October 5, 2023.
  7. Web site: Georgetown transfer Primo Spears commits to Florida State. on3.com. On3. Joe. Tipton. April 29, 2023. October 5, 2023.
  8. Web site: FSU Basketball strengthens defense with VCU transfer Jamir Watkins amidst offseason changes. si.com. Sports Illustrated. Austin. Veazey. April 16, 2023. October 5, 2023.
  9. Web site: 2023–24 Men's Basketball Schedule. Seminoles.com. Florida State Athletics. September 20, 2023.
  10. Web site: ACC Unveils Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors. Atlantic Coast Conference. November 27, 2023. November 28, 2023.
  11. Web site: Watkins Named An Oscar Robertson National Player Of the Week. Florida State University Athletic Department. November 28, 2023. November 29, 2023.
  12. Web site: UNC’s RJ Davis Leads ACC Men’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Honors. Atlantic Coast Conference. March 11, 2024. March 12, 2024.