Florida State Seminoles (Overall: 25-8, Conf: 12-6)
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Team Strengths:
Dwayne Bacon and the rest of the boys from Tallahassee will bring a tasty offensive recipe to the national tournament. Bacon, which leads the team wth 16.9 points per game, spearheads FSU’s lethal offense that generates 83.0 PPG and shoots 48.5 percent from the field—13th overall in the nation. The Seminoles (+3,000) shoots so well from the floor because they don’t settle on long shots as much as they do near the basket. The Noles take 43.3% of their shots at the rim and makes 63.2% of them. Size is also an ally of the team with the Noles’ roster having a height average of 6-7. Florida State is third in the ACC in rebounding with 34.8 per outing.
Team Weaknesses:
When it comes to defense, Bacon’s team isn’t just as crispy. The Noles allow 71.2 PPG and their opponents take 58.9 shots per game. Their perforamce on the foul line is another issue. The team have a lackluster 68.9 free throw shooting percentage, which is something their opponents could take advantage of in the tournament, especially during tight contests.
Team Stats:
| Category | Stat | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 83.0 | 13 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 37.4 | 70 |
| Blocks Per Game | 5.5 | 21 |
| 3-Point Percentage | 36.1 | 121 |
| Free Throw Percentage | 68.9 | 225 |
Starting Lineup:
| Position | Name | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| F | Jonathan Isaac | 12.2 |
| C | Michael Ojo | 5.0 |
| G | Xavier Rathan-Mayes | 10.4 |
| G | Dwayne Bacon | 16.9 |
| G | Terance Mann | 8.5 |
Writer’s Prediction:
Florida State (+3,000) reaches the round of 32.
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