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Ex-Florida State player announces transfer destination
Florida State’s new head basketball coach Luke Loucks introduces himself, shares his beliefs and coaching style during a press conference Monday, March 10, 2025. Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Florida State's roster is going to look a lot different going into the 2025-26 season with head coach Luke Loucks taking the reins in Tallahassee. As of now, only two members of the team are returning players. Both of them, guard AJ Swinton and forward Alier Maluk, were true freshmen last year.

There has been a lot of movement for the Seminoles since the conclusion of the season. Loucks elected to construct his roster through the NCAA Transfer Portal and prep ranks, leaving most of the players from last year looking for new homes.

Earlier this week, former FSU forward Christian Nitu announced his new home. According to his social media, Nitu will be transferring to Washington after one season with the Seminoles.

Nitu originally signed with Indiana State but ultimately joined Florida State as a three-star prospect in the 2024 class. He appeared in 22 games off the bench, averaging 1.9 points and 1.3 rebounds over 6.9 minutes per contest. Nitu scored six points in a victory against Tulane in December and brought down five rebounds in a loss to Stanford in late January.

The Canada native shot 40.9% (18/44 FG) from the field, 0% from three-point range (0/7), and 50% (6/12) from the charity stripe.

Nitu is expected to have four years to play three at the college level. He will be a true sophomore entering next season with the Huskies.

The 6-foot-11, 220-pound forward could still blossom in the right system.

Who Does Have Florida State Basketball Have For The 2025 Season?

Senior F Alex Steen

Senior F Chauncey Wiggins

Senior G Kobe Magee

Senior G Lajae Jones

Redshirt Junior G Robert McCray V

Sophomore G Martin Somerville

Sophomore G AJ Swinton

Sophomore F Alier Maluk

Freshman F Thomas Bassong

Freshman G Cam Miles

This article first appeared on Florida State Seminoles on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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