History of Luke Loucks in Timeline

Luke Loucks is a former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He played college basketball at Florida State, setting a school record for career games played and participating in four NCAA Tournaments. After a professional playing career overseas and in the NBA Development League, Loucks began his coaching career as an intern with the Golden State Warriors, later becoming a player development coach from 2017 to 2021. He subsequently joined the Sacramento Kings coaching staff.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

April 1, 1990: Luke Loucks Born

On April 1, 1990, Luke Isaac Rhoad Loucks was born. He is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA.

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1993: Sweet 16

In 1993, Florida State made it to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

2004: Clearwater High School

In 2004, Luke Loucks was a freshman member of the Clearwater High School varsity basketball team.

2005: Clearwater Won Championships

In 2005, as a freshman at Clearwater High School, Luke Loucks' team won district and regional championships and finished as the state tournament runner-up.

2006: Jacob was a member of the basketball team at UCF

In 2006, Jacob, Luke Loucks' brother, was a member of the basketball team at UCF.

2006: All-County Honors

In 2006, Luke Loucks averaged 14.0 points and 6.5 assists, earning all-county first-team honors while leading Clearwater to a 25–5 record.

November 14, 2007: Signed with Florida State

On November 14, 2007, Luke Loucks signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for Florida State University.

2007: Averaged 13.5 points

In 2007, Luke Loucks averaged 13.5 points, 7.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals and shot 60 percent from the field as he led Clearwater to a 22–5 record.

2007: PCAC All-County Honoree

In 2007, Luke Loucks was a two-time PCAC All-County honoree. He also threw for 1,989 yards and 11 touchdowns.

2008: Joins Florida State Seminoles

In 2008, Luke Loucks joined the Florida State Seminoles for his freshman season.

2009: ACC Academic Honor Roll

In 2009, Luke Loucks was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2009: Sophomore Season

In 2009, Luke Loucks, as a sophomore, averaged a career-high 4.4 points and 2.8 assists while playing in all 32 games for the Seminoles.

2009: All-Tournament Honors

In 2009, Toney Douglas was the only player in school history to earn first-team ACC All-Tournament honors.

2010: Junior Season

In 2010, Luke Loucks averaged 2.9 points and 2.2 assists, playing in all 34 games for the Seminoles.

2010: Seminoles' Outstanding Student-Athlete

In 2010, Luke Loucks was named the Seminoles' outstanding student-athlete at the team award banquets.

August 2011: Undergraduate Degree in Business Management

In August 2011, Luke Loucks earned his undergraduate degree in business management.

2011: Senior Season Begins

In 2011, Luke Loucks began his senior year at Florida State where he averaged 7.7 points per game.

2011: ACC All-Academic team

In 2011, Luke Loucks was named to the ACC All-Academic team.

June 18, 2012: Signed with VEF Rīga

On June 18, 2012, Luke Loucks signed a one-year deal with VEF Rīga of the Latvian Basketball League.

August 2012: Master's Degree in Sport Management

In August 2012, Luke Loucks earned his master's degree in sport management.

December 2012: Leaves Rīga

In December 2012, Luke Loucks left Rīga after appearing in four Latvian League games and six VTB United League games.

2012: First-Team ACC All-Tournament Honors

In 2012, Luke Loucks earned first-team ACC All-Tournament honors, leading Florida State to its first ever ACC championship.

2012: Outstanding Student-Athlete

In 2012, Luke Loucks was named the Seminoles' outstanding student-athlete at the team award banquets and shared the Tip of the Spear Award with his senior teammates.