Promising FSU forward to return for 2026-27 season

FSU's Thomas Bassong is not going anywhere. The forward announced on Wednesday that he was returning for the 2026-27 season after a promising freshman season with the Seminoles . Bassong became a key member of Luke Loucks' inaugural team down the home stretch, playing in all 33 games with 17 starts, including in 16 of the final 17 games.

He averaged 5. 9 points and 3. 5 rebounds per game to go with 21 steals and 13 blocks.

He is originally from Paris, France, and shot 48. 6% from the floor, 26. 0% from 3-point range, and 54.

4% from the free-throw line. The 6-foot-8, 203-pounder was the first high school commit that Loucks landed, and he is now the first FSU player to announce they will be returning next season While his shooting will need to improve, his defensive ability made him a priority to retain. He scored in double-figures five times last season, including a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double on the road against Georgia Tech in the best offensive game of his young career.