Loucks will be stepping into Hamilton's shoes after playing a key role as a player in FSU's first ACC Championship run in 2012.

Luke Loucks is returning to Florida State as the Seminoles' new men's basketball head coach, 15 years after his playing career ended in Tallahassee. Loucks, 34, has been an assistant in the NBA for the past 11 seasons,

Sacramento Kings assistant coach Luke Loucks is returning to Florida State to take over as the coach of the Seminoles. Florida State announced the hire on Sunday. The 34-year-old Loucks is replacing Leonard Hamilton, who is stepping down at the end of this season.