Florida State has added guard Martay Barnes to its 2026 signing class, head coach Luke Loucks announced Wednesday. Barnes reclassified to accelerate his transition to college basketball.

Barnes is a 6-foot-2, 165-pound point guard who is a consensus four-star prospect. The Palm Bay (Florida) native led Academy of Central Florida to the 2026 SIAA state championship and is viewed as the No. 7 prospect in Florida in the 2026 class.
 
“Martay Barnes is an explosive, play-making guard,” Loucks said. “We’ve been incredibly impressed with his game – his speed, his skill, his ability to attack, and the energy he brings on both ends of the floor. He puts constant pressure on the defense and has a natural instinct to make the right play. The fact that he’s reclassifying to join us early says a lot about his work ethic and commitment to his development. We’re excited to get him to Tallahassee and start working with him right away.”

FSU's class now includes Marcis Ponder, Collin Paul, Brandon Bass Jr. and Jasen Lopez, all of whom signed in November. Lopez enrolled early in January, practicing with the basketball team, but he did not play.

The class is ranked No. 9 in the nation by 247Sports' Composite Team rankings and second in the ACC.
 
FSU’s class is ranked No. 9 in the nation and No. 2 in the ACC according to the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings. Barnes’ addition gives the Seminoles five four-star signees, including November signees Brandon Bass Jr., Jasen Lopez, Collin Paul and Marcis Ponder.