Florida State is only two games into the 2026-27 season, but the Seminoles are already moving quickly in the right direction analytically.
Following Friday’s 91-68 win over Troy, FSU climbed to No. 56 nationally in KenPom, a 17-spot improvement from its preseason position of No. 73. Florida State opened the year 12th among ACC teams in KenPom’s initial rankings.
The Seminoles are 2-0 after opening the season with a 113-69 victory over Florida A&M before handling Troy in their home opener. Shon Abaev scored 20 points against the Trojans, while freshman center Marcis Ponder recorded his second consecutive double-double.
KenPom currently ranks Florida State No. 50 in adjusted offensive efficiency, No. 68 defensively and No. 32 in adjusted tempo. The
early numbers fit the faster, aggressive style Luke Loucks has continued to build in his second season as head coach.
That still makes FSU’s early rise significant. The Seminoles have already moved six spots above last season’s final overall ranking while needing only two regular-season games to climb from No. 73 to No. 56.
With a largely rebuilt roster and plenty of season remaining, KenPom will continue to fluctuate. For now, though, Florida State’s first two wins have already changed how the analytics view Loucks’ second team.
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