With only a three-game drop off from their former season, the Florida State Seminoles have had a good stretch of basketball seasons. The Seminoles now look to stay up in tier, while also improving at the same time. And to sweeten the stock, the FSU team is looking up to be all the hype it is brewing to be.
Returning Players:
The Seminoles retrieve 4 of their 5 starters from the 2017-18 season. This means that the chemistry among FSU this year should be heightened over other years. They get back a guard in Terance Martin, forwards with Barian Angola-Rodas and Phil Cofer, and a center in Christ Koumadje. Each of these players averaged over 4-rebounds per game last year. These four should provide a good balance on all fronts of play. The forwards, also, give a good base of scoring combining for (25.1) points a game. There is no reason that this Florida State team should have any problems with running the court they want to this year.
Incoming Players:
The Seminoles had a lack-luster class this summer only bringing in one recruit. This sole recruit would be Devin Vassell, a 4-star recruit out of Suwanee, Georgia. Vassell was a good floor spreader in high school and provided good scoring for his team. Also, Vassell was a top-10 player in the whole state of Georgia during his recruitment. I think we will see Florida State to try to flex him into a smaller guard, more at the point, or build around him at shooting guard.
Key Games:
Nov. 6 v. Florida – What’s a better way to start your year than a rivalry game against your in-state rival? Florida State will look to shutout Florida haters early this year and to show the college basketball world they are here to compete.
Nov. 28 v. Purdue – Florida State gets to host an extremely talented Big Ten opponent with Purdue. This is the team that went (30-7) last year and made it to the Big Ten championship game. If Florida State can capitalize at home, we will see a rise in their stock.
Feb. 23 at North Carolina – This trip at the end of the Seminoles season will keep them to the rope towards the end. Also, if Florida State can avoid a UNC bounce-back from last year, then it will mean nothing but positive for this team.
Projected Season:
Record: 21-8
ACC Tournament: Semifinal
NCAA Tournament: Sweet Sixteen
Photo Credits: https://nypost.com/2018/03/24/florida-state-wants-you-to-know-its-a-basketball-school-too/
