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This experience will be something key for an Eagles squad that primes for a somewhat weaker Atlantic Sun next year. A mature, veteran team will take this game, against a high major school, as a chance to improve and measure their abilities. From what we have seen from FGCU this year, there is no doubt they will do exactly that.
“It’s a tremendous honor to play in the NIT. If you look at some of the programs that are participating, you’ve got teams that have won national championships, you’ve got teams that have been to the Final Four recently," said head coach Joe Dooley in a Naples Daily News article. "Our guys are appreciative that they continue to play.”
The Blue and Green are coming off a 22-12 (14-4) season while the Seminoles barely missed out on the NCAA Tournament after finishing their 19-13 (9-9) season with a loss to Virginia in the ACC Tournament. FSU contains three double digit scorers in guard Aaron Thomas (14.1 ppg), guard Ian Miller (13.7 ppg), and forward Okaro White (13.2 ppg). White is a dynamic big man who is strong inside but isn't afraid to extend his range. The 'Noles are an efficient team, leading the ACC in team field goal percentage at 46.5%, but sometimes struggle on the boards.
The Blue and Green are coming off a 22-12 (14-4) season while the Seminoles barely missed out on the NCAA Tournament after finishing their 19-13 (9-9) season with a loss to Virginia in the ACC Tournament. FSU contains three double digit scorers in guard Aaron Thomas (14.1 ppg), guard Ian Miller (13.7 ppg), and forward Okaro White (13.2 ppg). White is a dynamic big man who is strong inside but isn't afraid to extend his range. The 'Noles are an efficient team, leading the ACC in team field goal percentage at 46.5%, but sometimes struggle on the boards.
“The guys are excited to play and obviously we have great respect for Florida State and coach Leonard Hamilton,” Dooley said in the same Naples Daily article. “They have an ACC team that was 9-9 in the league, and right there on the bubble for getting in the NCAA tournament. So our guys have a great respect for their program and for the job Coach Hamilton’s done.”
The two teams will face off at the Donald L. Tucker center on Tuesday night, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. With West Virginia and Georgetown facing off in the 4/5 matchup below, a possible Eagles-Hoyas 2nd round matchup looms.
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The two teams will face off at the Donald L. Tucker center on Tuesday night, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. With West Virginia and Georgetown facing off in the 4/5 matchup below, a possible Eagles-Hoyas 2nd round matchup looms.
For more on FGCU make sure to follow us on Twitter (@FGCUEaglesNest)
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