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Florida State Basketball: Seminoles’ 2017-18 season preview

By Tristan Freeman

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 18: The Florida State Seminoles stand at attention during the national anthem before playing against the Xavier Musketeers during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the Amway Center on March 18, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 18: The Florida State Seminoles stand at attention during the national anthem before playing against the Xavier Musketeers during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the Amway Center on March 18, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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Starters

SO CJ Walker

One issue Florida State had last season had to do with issues at the point. Rathan-Mayes was a great scorer, but was a shooting guard trying to play the point. Walker wasn’t ready for extended minutes last season, but he’s the only true distributor on the team. In 12.5 mpg he averaged 4.9 ppg and 1.3 apg.

FR MJ Walker

By far the best player on the team, the High School McDonald’s All-American is one of the best shooting guards in the 2017 recruiting class. He’s an explosive two-way athlete, garnering football scholarship offers from programs like Michigan and Clemson. He made the great choice of sticking to basketball, where he has a chance to be the top scorer in the ACC. He might have to, considering the lack of offense that surrounds him.

JR Terance Mann

The 6’6 forward is the lead returning scorer at 8.4 ppg. Mann could become the most improved player in the league with many more opportunities to score. Last season he was the fifth or lower option at times and had to contribute in other ways. He had 22 points against Virginia Tech for a career high and will need to get to around 15 ppg for the Seminoles to have a big year.

SR Phil Cofer

After starting 24 games as a freshman, Cofer was relegated to the reserve role after more talented forwards started to arrive. He’ll have his chance in his final season of eligibility, where his defense and leadership will be key for this team. He won’t be counted on to score, but rather prevent others from doing so.

JR Chris Koumadje

At 7’4″ and 235 pounds, the Chad native is one of the more imposing figures in all of college basketball. He played only ten minutes a night, mainly due to playing behind Michael Ojo. Koumadje is similar to Ojo in being a shot-blocking defensive force but has a higher ceiling on the offensive end. If he can provide some legit scoring in the post, it’ll open things up immensely for the guards.

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