Florida State men’s basketball returns to Birmingham for the sold-out Ballin’ in Boutwell preseason showcase, facing off against Auburn on October 14th at 8 PM ET. This historic third-year event, hosted by Nike and Hibbett inside the iconic Boutwell Auditorium, celebrates Alabama’s hoops legacy with five exhibition games and a community vibe — including the first men’s game in that venue in over 45 years. Coaches see it as a crucial early-season tune-up against tough competition, while fans can snag tickets now for an unforgettable, up-close college hoops experience.

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Summer league veterans Robert McCray V, Lajae Jones, and John Butler Jr. wrapped up their stints in the California Classic, each showing flashes of potential despite modest stats. McCray averaged under two points in limited minutes, Jones struggled from the field but added rebounds and assists, and Butler Jr. led the trio with solid shooting from the line and defensive contributions. All three are still climbing the ladder — the summer league is about growth, not glory. The action heats up again in Vegas on July 9th, with McCray, Jones, Butler Jr., Chauncey Wiggins, and Jamir Watkins all back in action.

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Warriors edge Lakers in California Classic opener as former FSU teammates Lajae Jones and Robert McCray face off—Jones shines with 3 points and rebounds, McCray struggles from the field. The Warriors win 104-72 in a showcase of summer league potential, with more matchups against Heat and Spurs ahead. This is just the start of the summer basketball grind—stats don’t tell the whole story, but every minute counts as these young stars chase NBA dreams.

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FSU’s NBA draft surge continues as Lajae Jones becomes the first player drafted under Coach Loucks, selected 54th by Golden State. Robert McCray secures an Exhibit-10 deal with the Lakers, earning a Summer League shot and G-League fallback. Chauncey Wiggins, heating up in his final 13 games with elite shooting splits, heads to Boston’s Summer League—where his scoring could unlock a role. Jamir Watkins may join the Wizards in Vegas too. With multiple prospects getting real opportunities, Loucks’ program is building momentum fast.

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Chauncey Wiggins, FSU’s 6’10” freshman forward, is heading to the Boston Celtics for the NBA Summer League after a breakout season averaging 13.3 points and nearly 4 rebounds. A transfer from Clemson, Wiggins started 30 games and even dropped a career-high 31 points. He joins Lajae Jones (Warriors) and Robert McCray V (Lakers) as the third FSU player under Coach Luke Loucks to earn an NBA opportunity. The Celtics open their Summer League slate July 10th against the Raptors — a perfect stage for Wiggins to shine and make his mark.

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