Thomas Bassong - College Basketball News & Rumors

Commits to MSU Bassong has committed to Mississippi State, according to his announcement Sunday.

Impact After earning his way into Florida State's starting lineup his freshman season, Bassong will transfer to another Power Conference team, this time one looking to make some noise in a competitive SEC. In 17 starts last season, Bassong averaged 6.7 points and 4.2 rebounds across 24.1 minutes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former Florida State player clears air about entering transfer portal, claims a missed deadline forced his hand Florida State fans were confused a few days ago when freshman Thomas Bassong announced plans to enter the transfer portal, because he and Fl...

5 DAYS AGO • CHOPCHAT.COM

FSU Basketball Lands Commitment From International Wing With Elite Defensive Upside After losing Thomas Bassong to the transfer portal, FSU moved quickly to fill that spot.

APRIL 22 • SI.COM

Leaving FSU Bassong has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com.

Impact Bassong announced earlier this month that he would be returning to FSU for the 2026-27 season, but now he's decided to enter the portal. Bassong averaged 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds across 33 games (17 starts) in the 2025-26 season.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Tallahassee Bassong will return to Florida State for the 2026-27 season, the team reports.

Impact Bassong will return to the Seminoles for his sophomore campaign after getting meaningful playing time throughout the course of his freshman year. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds across 33 games (17 starts) in the 2025-26 season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Bassong (undisclosed) will be available Saturday against SMU.

Impact Bassong will officially be active for Florida State's regular-season finale after he was deemed probable earlier in the week. The freshman has started 14 straight games, averaging 6.9 points and 4.7 rebounds over 25.4 minutes in that span.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play Saturday Bassong (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against SMU.

Impact Bassong has started in 15 of the Seminoles' 30 games this season, including in each of the last 14 contests. The freshman is averaging 6.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in those 14 starts, so while his absence might force the Seminoles to adjust the lineup, it shouldn't carry many fantasy implications.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

McCray V scores 20, Florida State rolls past Georgia Tech 80-71

Robert McCray V scored 20 points, his ninth 20-plus point game of the season, and Florida State pulled away in the second half to defeat Georgia Tech 80-71 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Good to go Bassong (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against Miami.

Impact Bassong was initially labeled probable for Tuesday's game against Miami, but he's been given the green light. The big man has entered the starting lineup over the last two games, averaging 9.0 points and 4.0 rebounds across 28.5 minutes during that span.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Snares probable tag Bassong (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against Miami.

Impact Bassong will earn a probable tag for the third straight game. He's appeared in each of the first two contests, starting and playing 27 and 30 minutes, respectively. Barring a setback, he looks likely to play once again Tuesday.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Calmese hits winner with 6.8 left, Wake Forest rallies to beat Florida State 69-68

Nate Calmese scores 18 points, including a winning jumper with 6.8 seconds left, as Wake Forest rallies to beat Florida State 69-68 on Saturday night

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Bassong (undisclosed) is good to go for Saturday's matchup versus Wake Forest.

Impact Bassong is officially good to go despite having appeared on the injury report earlier in the week. The freshman forward is averaging 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds across 17 games played this season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable Bassong (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Florida State's clash with Wake Forest on Saturday.

Impact Bassong has played a small but consistent role for the Seminoles in his freshman season, averaging 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds. He drew the start in Florida State's last game, a loss at Syracuse. Barring any setbacks, the forward should be available against the Demon Deacons.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Paul McNeil Jr. scores 21, N.C. State ties season high with 19 3s in 113-69 rout of Florida State

Paul McNeil Jr. scored 21 points, making five of North Carolina State’s 19 3-pointers, Darrion Williams added 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Wolfpack beat Florida State 113-69 o...

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Saturday Bassong (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against NC State.

Impact Bassong will retain his perfect attendance this season, shedding a probable tag to play Saturday. The forward has seen his minutes decrease lately, having played five and seven minutes over his last two games, respectively.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable for FSU Bassong (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Florida State's clash with NC State.

Impact Bassong has yet to miss a game this season, and that shouldn't change barring any setbacks come Saturday. The bench forward averages 4.7 points and 3.1 rebounds.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Florida State beats Jacksonville 87-63 behind Somerville's 23 points

Martin Somerville scores 23 points to lead Florida State past Jacksonville, 87-63, on Monday night

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Enters starting five Bassong is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Houston.

Impact Bassong will be making his first-career start, replacing Chauncey Wiggins in the first five. Wiggins is the team's second-leading scorer, so it's a bit puzzling that he's coming off the bench and it's not likely this is a permanent move for Bassong.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chauncey Wiggins scores 17, Florida State beats Cal State Bakersfield 89-59

Chauncey Wiggins scored 17 points, Martin Somerville made four 3-pointers and finished with 14 points, and Florida State beat Cal State Bakersfield 89-59

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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McCray V scores 20, Florida State rolls past Georgia Tech 80-71

Nate Calmese hits winner with 6.8 left, Wake Forest rallies to beat Florida State 69-68

Paul McNeil Jr. scores 21, N.C. State ties season high with 19 3s in 113-69 rout of Florida State

Florida State beats Jacksonville 87-63 behind Somerville's 23 points

Chauncey Wiggins scores 17, Florida State beats Cal State Bakersfield 89-59