FSU BASKETBALL
Let's face it... Florida State basketball has had a rough couple of years, where COVID-19 essentially ruined their chances of competing for a national championship. The Seminoles have been in a place where they cannot find much consistency now.
They introduced their new head coach in Luke Loucks, as he is replacing the former beloved great Leonard Hamilton. While Coach Hamilton will most likely never be considered one of the best of all time, he will be remembered fondly by the university.
He had some stacked teams that should have made more noise in March with players such as Jonathan Issac, Malik Beasley, Al Thornton, Dwyane Bacon, Patrick Williams, Toney Douglas, Trent Forrest, Chris Singleton, and Michael Snear.
MJ WALKER ON FIRE
One player that doesn't get talked about enough is former guard MJ Walker. The lethal shooter had a pure release that felt like it was going in every time that he released it. During the 2020-2021 season with the Seminoles, he averaged 12.2 points per game with shooting 42.3% from the three-point line.
I thought that Walker would find a reliable home in the NBA, but it has been a tough go so far for him. The guard has only had a short stint with the Phoenix Suns back in the 2021-2022 season.
However, the former Florida State guard might've found his rhythm with the Charlotte Hornets in the Summer League on Saturday afternoon as he recorded 18 points, three rebounds, and one assist in their 96-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The most impressive statistic is that he shot 6-for-9 from three-point range.
that's 4 3's for MJ Walker Jr! 🙂↕️ #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/L7Srv04hsW
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) July 12, 2025
It is great to see that Walker still has success from a long distance. He was always a consistent scoring option when the Seminoles needed him the most. I hope that the opportunity elevates him to accomplish his lifelong dream.