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.
NEWS: 4u2b50ufe0f Marcis Ponder, a 7-foot center in the 2026 class, has committed to Florida State, he tells @Rivals.
Ponder is a top-75 overall recruit. Received offers from Miami, Illinois, Providence, and others. https://t.co/6iaL9nwEPQ pic.twitter.com/6WkoeDJ7M2— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) July 29, 2025247 Sports Composite ranks Ponder as the 71st best player in the country and the #6 center in the 2026 class.