Leonard Hamilton was the first Black player at Tennessee-Martin, the first Black assistant coach in the SEC when he took a job on Joe B. Hall ’s staff at Kentucky.

Virginia interim coach Ron Sanchez can relate to Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton whose team features plenty of newcomers just like the Cavaliers do.

Virginia will conclude the home portion of its 2024-2025 men's basketball schedule when the Cavaliers host Florida State in Leonard Hamilton's final trip to Joh

Hamilton's departure will mark the end of era at FSU, where head coaches – specifically in the Big Three of football, men's basketball and baseball – have been known for their commitment, longevity, success and impact.

FSU will travel to Charlottesville on Tuesday to play UVA in its final road game. Tipoff will be at 9 p.m. at the John Paul Jones Arena. FSU's final regular season game will be against SMU (21-8, 12-6) on Saturday at the Donald L. Tucker Center. During that day, FSU will honor Hamilton in his final home game.

Loucks played for outgoing Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton from 2008-12, making the NCAA tournament in each of his four seasons.

FSU is seeded 11th in the ACC Tournament that opens Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, and runs through Saturday.