Overview

• Luke Loucks, 34, returns to Florida State as head coach after serving as an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings and other NBA teams.
• Loucks succeeds Leonard Hamilton, who retired after 23 seasons as the winningest coach in Florida State history.
• During his NBA tenure, Loucks contributed to two Golden State Warriors championships and helped improve the Sacramento Kings' defense and offense.
• As a player, Loucks led Florida State to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and an ACC Tournament title in 2012.
• Florida State's athletic director highlighted Loucks' energy, passion, and player development expertise as key reasons for his hiring.