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FSU Signs Experienced Forward Cooper Schwieger from Transfer Portal
4/27/2026 8:12:00 AM | Men's Basketball
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State has signed forward Cooper Schwieger out of the transfer portal, head coach Luke Loucks announced Monday. Schwieger was named MVC Freshman of the Year in 2023-24 and has appeared in 99 total games at Valparaiso and Wake Forest.
"Cooper is a tremendous addition to our program," Loucks said. "He has real experience in college and in the ACC from competing with Wake Forest last season and starting in 11 games. He has started 76 games in his three seasons, and he has shown his productivity and impact on winning. We love his versatility and skill set on offense. He has the ability to shoot, pass, and attack off the dribble, which fits into how we want to play offensively. We believe he still has untapped potential, which is exciting. Most importantly, Cooper is a great young man who is motivated to help the Seminoles win a championship on the court while embracing the community."
Cooper Schwieger | F | 6-10 | 235 | Overland Park, Kan. | Blue Valley Southwest HS/Valparaiso/Wake Forest
BEFORE FSU: Appeared in 99 games with 76 starts in his first three collegiate seasons…played first two seasons at Valparaiso and started all 65 games…averaged 14.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while adding 96 blocks, 67 assists and 28 steals…named 2023-24 MVC Freshman of the Year…started all 31 games of his true freshman season and averaged 13.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game…became the fourth MVC freshman since 1992-93 to average at least 13.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in a season…started all 34 games his sophomore year and increased his scoring average to 15.8 points per game and grabbed 7.8 rebounds per game while helping lead the Beacons to the semifinal round of the MVC Tournament…voted second-team all-conference performer…transferred to Wake Forest for his junior season and appeared in 34 games with 11 starts…scored 172 points, grabbed 84 rebounds, registered 31 assists and added 20 blocks and 17 steals…ranked second on the team in blocks…scored a season-high 13 points in a win at Georgia Tech…played 2022-23 season at Link Prep and averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
"Cooper is a tremendous addition to our program," Loucks said. "He has real experience in college and in the ACC from competing with Wake Forest last season and starting in 11 games. He has started 76 games in his three seasons, and he has shown his productivity and impact on winning. We love his versatility and skill set on offense. He has the ability to shoot, pass, and attack off the dribble, which fits into how we want to play offensively. We believe he still has untapped potential, which is exciting. Most importantly, Cooper is a great young man who is motivated to help the Seminoles win a championship on the court while embracing the community."
Cooper Schwieger | F | 6-10 | 235 | Overland Park, Kan. | Blue Valley Southwest HS/Valparaiso/Wake Forest
BEFORE FSU: Appeared in 99 games with 76 starts in his first three collegiate seasons…played first two seasons at Valparaiso and started all 65 games…averaged 14.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while adding 96 blocks, 67 assists and 28 steals…named 2023-24 MVC Freshman of the Year…started all 31 games of his true freshman season and averaged 13.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game…became the fourth MVC freshman since 1992-93 to average at least 13.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in a season…started all 34 games his sophomore year and increased his scoring average to 15.8 points per game and grabbed 7.8 rebounds per game while helping lead the Beacons to the semifinal round of the MVC Tournament…voted second-team all-conference performer…transferred to Wake Forest for his junior season and appeared in 34 games with 11 starts…scored 172 points, grabbed 84 rebounds, registered 31 assists and added 20 blocks and 17 steals…ranked second on the team in blocks…scored a season-high 13 points in a win at Georgia Tech…played 2022-23 season at Link Prep and averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
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