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Here's what's in store for you today:

• 🏈 FSU Football Game Times Announced: Two more kickoff times have been set for the 2024 season.

• 📈 FSU Summer Recruiting Stock Report: Busy summer of official visits with trending recruits.

• 🏆 Recruitment Heats Up for 4-Star LB Ty Jackson: Top linebacker schedules official visit to FSU.

• 🚨 FSU Loses 2026 Commitment: Four-star DB Jaelen Waters decommits from FSU.

• 🌟 FSU Pursues 4-Star DB Darrell Johnson: Despite his commitment to Alabama, Johnson maintains close ties with FSU.

• 🏀 Jamir Watkins Withdraws from NBA Draft: Watkins remains in the NCAA Transfer Portal exploring options.

• 🔄 Major Roster Changes for FSU Basketball: Significant turnover with new prospects and transfers joining.

• ⚾️ FSU's Pitching Strategy for NCAA Tallahassee Regional: Carson Dorsey to start in the opener, with Jamie Arnold set for Game 2.

🏈 FSU Football Game Times Announced 🏈

Two more kickoff times have been set for Florida State's 2024 football season, bringing the total to five announced games.

Upcoming Games:

• Memphis (Home): September 14, 12:00 PM ET on ESPN

• Duke (Away): October 18, 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2

Previous Announcements:

• Georgia Tech (Dublin, Ireland): August 24, 12:00 PM ET on ESPN

• Boston College (Home): September 2, 7:30 PM ET on ESPN

• Notre Dame (Away): November 9, 7:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock

Historical Context:

• FSU vs. Memphis: First meeting since 1990, FSU leads series 10-7-1.

• FSU vs. Duke: FSU leads series 22-0, last win in 2023.

Ticket Information:

• Away Games: Seminole Booster members can request tickets starting June 1.

• Home Games: Remaining season tickets available June 15.

📈 FSU Summer Recruiting Stock Report 📈

Florida State is gearing up for a busy summer of official visits. Here’s a look at the latest trends in Seminoles recruiting:

Trending Up:

• 5-Star OT Josh Petty: FSU is gaining ground, partly due to Petty's sister attending FSU.

• 4-Star WR Vernell Brown: FSU is in his top two, competing with the Florida Gators.

• 4-Star RB Iverson Howard: Scheduled for a June visit, could commit if visit goes well.

• 4-Star Edge Zion Grady: FSU is a top contender.

• 3-Star TE Hollis Davidson: FSU trending after his decommitment from Auburn.

Trending Down:

• 4-Star RB Ousmane Kromah: Georgia leads his recruitment.

• 4-Star S Jadon Blair: Notre Dame is his likely choice.

• 4-Star DB Ben Hanks Jr.: Miami is the current frontrunner.

🏆 Recruitment Heats Up for 4-Star LB Ty Jackson 🏆

The nation's No. 1 linebacker, Ty Jackson from Seminole Ridge High, is set for a busy recruitment season with visits to FSU, Georgia, Penn State, and Tennessee. Jackson, who values development and tough coaching, is particularly drawn to FSU's linebackers coach Randy Shannon.

Key Points:

• Jackson has recorded 378 tackles in three seasons.

• FSU, Georgia, and Penn State are key contenders.

• Official visit to FSU scheduled for June 14.

Jackson aims to make his decision in the fall after evaluating the programs closely during his visits.

🚨 FSU Loses 2026 Commitment 🚨

Florida State has lost a key commitment in their 2026 recruiting class. Four-star DB Jaelen Waters from Armwood High School announced his decommitment via social media, reopening his recruitment after a brief one-month pledge to the Seminoles. Waters initially chose FSU over Florida, Notre Dame, Texas, and USC.

Current 2026 Commits:

• 4-star ATH Efrem White

• 4-star DB Darryl Bell III

• 4-star WR Darryon Williams

Despite this setback, FSU's 2026 class remains ranked No. 3 nationally.

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🌟 FSU Pursues 4-Star DB Darrell Johnson 🌟

Florida State is making a strong push for four-star DB Darrell Johnson, who is currently committed to Alabama. Despite his commitment, Johnson maintains a close relationship with FSU's head coach Mike Norvell, defensive coordinator Adam Fuller, and DB coach Patrick Surtain.

Key Points:

• Johnson rescheduled his official visit to FSU for the 2024 season.

• FSU ranks as his No. 2 favorite, behind Alabama.

• Tennessee, UCF, and Auburn are also in contention.

Johnson values FSU’s coaching staff’s loyalty and high-energy approach, particularly from Coach Norvell. His decision will focus on development at the next level.

🏀 Jamir Watkins Withdraws from NBA Draft 🏀

FSU's redshirt junior Jamir Watkins withdrew from the NBA Draft just before the deadline on May 29th. Despite this, Watkins remains in the NCAA Transfer Portal and is exploring his options. St. John's and Michigan are among the schools interested, with Illinois also potentially joining the mix.

Watkins' Achievements at FSU:

• Led in scoring (15.6 PPG) and rebounding (6.0 RPG)

• Earned All-ACC honorable mention

• Ranked as the No. 10 overall transfer by 247Sports

A return to FSU is deemed unlikely for Watkins.

🔄 Major Roster Changes for FSU Basketball 🔄

Florida State basketball faces significant roster turnover after a 17-16 season. With players leaving due to eligibility, transfers, and NBA Draft decisions, here's a detailed breakdown of the changes:

Departures:

• Eligibility Ended:

  • F Jaylan Gainey: Graduate big man, averaged 2.8 points and 2.0 rebounds.

  • G Josh Nickelberry: Graduate guard, averaged 2.5 points.

  • G Darin Green Jr.: Senior guard, second-leading scorer with 11.3 points per game.

• Transfers Out:

  • G Primo Spears: Junior guard, averaged 10.6 points, committed to UTSA.

  • G Jalen Warley: Veteran guard, averaged 7.5 points, committed to Virginia.

  • G Tom House: Sophomore guard, averaged 1.4 points, committed to Furman.

  • G Cam'Ron Fletcher: Senior guard, appeared in seven games, committed to Xavier.

  • F Jamir Watkins: Led FSU with 15.6 points, remains in the transfer portal.

  • F De'Ante Green: Sophomore forward, averaged 4.5 points, committed to USF.

  • F Cam Corhen: Averaged 9.4 points, committed to Pitt.

  • F Baba Miller: Averaged 7.6 points, committed to FAU.

  • F Sola Adebisi: Walk-on forward, committed to The Citadel.

  • F Waka Mbatch: Expected to return to FSU.

Incoming Players:

• High School:

  • G Daquan Davis: Four-star guard from Overtime Elite, ranked No. 82 overall.

  • SF AJ Swinton: Three-star guard from Bishop O'Connell, ranked No. 146 overall.

  • PF Christian Nitu: Three-star power forward from Fort Erie International Academy, ranked No. 217 overall.

• JUCO:

  • PF Malique Ewin: Averaged 14.9 points and 9.0 rebounds at South Plains College.

• Transfers In:

  • G Justin Thomas: From UTSA, averaged 7.3 points at Milwaukee.

  • G Bostyn Holt: From South Dakota, averaged 12.3 points.

  • F Jerry Deng: From Hampton, averaged 10.1 points.

Potential Addition:

• PF Alier Maluk: 2025 commitment possibly reclassifying to 2024.

Current Roster:

• G Chandler Jackson: Sophomore guard, averaged 4.9 points.

• F Taylor Bol Bowen: Freshman forward, averaged 3.1 points and 2.6 rebounds.

• F Waka Mbatch: Expected to return to FSU.

⚾️ FSU's Pitching Strategy for NCAA Tallahassee Regional ⚾️

FSU coach Link Jarrett will start junior left-hander Carson Dorsey in Friday's NCAA Tallahassee Regional opener against Stetson. Dorsey, with a 5-4 record and 5.53 ERA, gets the nod as ace Jamie Arnold (10-3, 2.45 ERA) is reserved for Saturday's game.

The decision aims to maximize bullpen effectiveness over the weekend. Sophomore Cam Leiter remains unavailable due to injury, while Conner Whittaker may see increased action. Jarrett praised his team for earning a Top 8 national seed after missing last year's postseason.

Game Schedule:

• FSU vs. Stetson: Friday, 12 PM

• Alabama vs. UCF: Friday, 6 PM

And that’s a wrap!

We hope you enjoyed the updates and insights into FSU sports and recruiting.

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Have a fantastic day, and as always, Go Noles!