Former Florida State guard Robert McCray V has earned a pre-draft workout with the Golden State Warriors, adding another NBA opportunity to his post-college process after his 2025-26 season in Tallahassee.
Reports on May 20 said McCray was part of a Warriors workout group that included several college prospects as Golden State began evaluating players ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. Later coverage of the session listed McCray among the six invitees who worked out for the franchise that day.
Another step in McCray’s draft process
The workout was a notable checkpoint for McCray, who spent one season at Florida State after previous stops at Wake Forest and Jacksonville. He arrived in Tallahassee with a scoring reputation, but his final college season showed a broader game that could help his case with pro teams.
Florida State’s official roster bio described him as a guard capable of handling both backcourt spots, and the Seminoles leaned on that versatility throughout the year. Team and stat pages from the 2025-26 season show McCray played in 33 games and averaged 16.3 points while leading Florida State with 176 assists.
That playmaking jump stood out during the season. Florida State noted in March that McCray ranked among the ACC leaders in assists and had moved into the Seminoles’ single-season record book as a passer, evidence that he was more than a scoring option by the end of the year.
Why Golden State makes sense
For Golden State, pre-draft workouts are often about finding guards and wings who can handle the ball, make quick decisions and fill complementary roles. McCray’s background as a left-handed scorer with improving distribution gave him a profile worth a closer look, especially in a workout setting where teams can test decision-making, shooting and defensive habits up close.
There is also a Florida State connection worth noting. Seminoles coach Luke Loucks previously worked in the Warriors organization, giving McCray exposure to a program with a direct link to his college staff, even if workouts at this stage are primarily about the individual prospect’s own evaluation.
The invite did not guarantee a draft selection, but it signaled that McCray had stayed on the radar during a crowded draft cycle. For players projected outside the first round, each team workout can matter in shaping whether a franchise sees a fit in the draft, Summer League or as an undrafted free agent target.
McCray’s next steps were expected to center on continuing the pre-draft circuit and making the strongest possible case before draft week. Florida State fans will now wait to see whether the Warriors workout turns into a longer NBA look as the 2026 draft approaches.
