On Tuesday, Rivals reported Florida State men’s hoops earned the pledge of C Marcis Ponder, a 2026 4-star prospect from Springfield, VA. Ponder becomes the second commitment in head coach Luke Loucks’ 2026 recruiting class, along with Jasen Lopez, who has stated his intention to play football and basketball.
247 Sports Composite ranks Ponder as the 71st best player in the country and the #6 center in the 2026 class. 247 and Rivals have different measurables for Ponder’s height and weight, but he stands around 6’11-7’0’’ while On3 lists him at 288 pounds.