Florida State University’s new head men’s basketball coach Luke Loucks is making his presence felt on campus.
The Noles’ latest hire held his first press conference on Monday inside the Moore Athletic Center.
"Luke will bring a unique combination of qualities to our program, and I'm excited to begin the next chapter of our basketball history under his leadership," FSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford said in a statement Sunday.
Coach Loucks is no stranger to the Capital City.
He played under FSU’s outgoing head coach Leonard Hamilton for four years. He helped FSU win the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in 2012.
After graduation, Loucks took up coaching, joining the Golden State Warriors in 2016 as a player development coach, winning two NBA titles, and most recently serving as an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings after spending time on staff with the Phoenix Suns.
He said Monday that he took the head coaching job because of his connection with Hamilton and Florida State.
“It’s good to be home," said Loucks. "Flying in yesterday was a special moment for our family. This place holds so many special memories for me.”
Loucks will take over for Hamilton next season. ESPN reports, FSU signed Loucks to a five-year deal.