After two wins by a combined 66 points last week, the Florida State men’s basketball team climbed only one spot to No. 14 in the latest Associated Press top 25 rankings on Monday.
The Seminoles (20-4, 8-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) rebounded from losing two straight road games to unranked teams with an 18-point road win at Miami and a 48-point blowout of Clemson on Sunday.
FSU’s recent two-game win streak saw the Seminoles play some of their best basketball of the season, outside of beating 5 of 6 ranked teams during a January stretch to begin conference play.
FSU sits second behind No. 8 North Carolina (21-4, 9-2) in the conference standings, and will host N.C. State (14-10, 3-8) on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. before ending the regular season with 4 of 6 games on the road.
The Seminoles are projected to be a No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament starting in the East region against No. 14 Florida Gulf Coast in Orlando, according to Monday’s ESPN Bracketology with analyst Joe Lunardi. FSU hopes to make its first NCAA tournament since 2012.
No. 17 Florida (18-5, 8-2 Southeastern Conference) is also projected as a No. 3 seed in the Midwest region, also starting in Orlando.
Gonzaga (24-0), Villinova (22-2), Kansas (20-3), Louisville (19-4), Oregon (21-3), Baylor (20-3), Wisconsin (20-3), UNC, Arizona (21-3) and UCLA (21-3) make up the top 10.
FSU is behind No. 11 Cincinnati (21-2), No. 12 Virginia (17-5), No.13 West Virginia (18-5), and ahead of No. 15 Kentucky (18-5) in the rankings.
The Seminoles have beaten Louisville and Virginia earlier this season.
Florida State guard Dwayne Bacon speaks to media after a 109-61 win over Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
Florida State guard Dwayne Bacon speaks to media after a 109-61 win over Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
Florida State guard Dwayne Bacon speaks to media after a 109-61 win over Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
Florida State guard Dwayne Bacon speaks to media after a 109-61 win over Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton speaks to media after a 109-61 win over Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton speaks to media after a 109-61 win over Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
FSU came out on top while UCF turned in a solid effort. Florida rallied and USF made a huge comback from the bottom of the ladder.
FSU came out on top while UCF turned in a solid effort. Florida rallied and USF made a huge comback from the bottom of the ladder.
Five-star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson announced his commitment to FSU on Wednesday afternoon.
Five-star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson announced his commitment to FSU on Wednesday afternoon.
Jimbo Fisher recaps FSU’s 2017 signing day
Jimbo Fisher recaps FSU’s 2017 signing day
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