Bubble Watch 2021: Welcome to the party, Spartans
On the outside looking in most of the season, Michigan State has played its way into tourney consideration.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
14-3, 1st in ACC
- 11/27PPD
- 12/2W 86-58
- 12/9W 69-67
- 12/12W 83-71
- 12/15W 74-61
- 12/19L 86-74
- 12/21W 72-59
- 12/29L 77-67
- 1/220PPD
- 1/9PPD
- 1/13W 105-73
- 1/16W 82-75
- 1/18W 78-65
- 1/2320W 80-61
- 1/27W 81-59
- 1/30L 76-65
- 2/2PPD
- 2/918PPD
- 2/13W 92-85
- 2/157W 81-60
- 2/20W 79-72
- 2/24W 88-71
- 2/27h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 3/3h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 3/6
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - Full Schedule
Who's the top 2020-21 coach of the year candidate in every college basketball conference?
After identifying every league's player of the year candidates, it's time to size up the game's best 2020-21 coaching performances.
Florida State's Gray comes up with monster rejection (0:22)
Packer & Durham Hour 3: Scottie Barnes, FSU Guard
The guys give you the top plays from the ACC of the weekend in a new segment called "Worth a Watch". We also take a look back on this date in 1980 when The US defeated the Soviet Union 4-3 in Lake Placid NY. Plus we visit with Florida State freshman guard Scottie Barnes who talks about their big win against Virginia, and making the transition from small forward to guard.
College Basketball Power Rankings: Big Ten teams heating up, Virginia falling
Gonzaga and Baylor are still Nos. 1 and 2 by a wide margin, but did the weekend's Big Ten results upset the top-5 balance of power?
Raiquan Gray scores 16 as Florida State tops Pitt 79-72
— Raiquan Gray had 16 points and eight rebounds, and No. 16 Florida State beat Pittsburgh 79-72 on Saturday for its third straight win.
Polite finishes off FSU's steal with a tough score (0:29)
Pitt, FSU trade deep 3s (0:20)
Pitt's Champagnie amazes defender with unbelievable layup. (0:17)
Barnes' block echoes as it flies out of bounds (0:18)
Va. Tech-FSU among 3 ACC games postponed
No. 18 Virginia Tech's trip to No. 16 Florida State is among three more ACC games that have been postponed, the league announced Wednesday.
No. 16 Florida St routs No. 7 Virginia 81-60 in ACC showdown
— M.J. Walker scored 17 points and No. 16 Florida State built a big first-half lead, beating No. 7 Virginia 81-60 on Monday night in a showdown between the top two teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
FSU's bench goes berserk after Koprivica hits first 3-pointer of his career (0:24)
Walker left wide open in corner to extend FSU's lead (0:29)
Murphy denied entry at the rim (0:26)
Gray's 3 has FSU's bench hyped (0:19)
Packer & Durham Hour 1: Best/Worst of the Weekend
The guys get you ready for tonight's big showdown in the ACC as #9 Virginia takes on #17 Florida State in what the guys are calling "The biggest game of the year". Plus we take a look at the Best from the weekend, and of course the Worst as well. And we breakdown all the ACC hoops action that took place over the weekend..
College Basketball Power Rankings: Michigan is back, and a rough week for the SEC
Is Michigan college basketball's top threat to the Gonzaga-Baylor axis?
Gray, Barnes lift No. 17 Florida State past Wake in OT
— RaiQuan Gray scored 24 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as No. 17 Florida State defeated Wake Forest 92-85 in overtime on Saturday in the Seminoles' first game in two weeks.
Barnes' clutch layup forces OT (0:53)
Barnes' transition slam caps off first half for FSU (0:18)
'You kind of question when it's going to be your turn': Former 5-stars talk college basketball's senior stigma
Alabama's John Petty Jr. is one of a handful of five-stars from his class who are still playing as seniors. They discussed the psychology of being four-year stars in the era of one-and-done.
College Basketball Power Rankings: Ohio State, Illinois climb while Villanova and Iowa tumble
Ohio State and Illinois vault into the top five while carnage hits this week's Power Rankings.
No. 20 FSU on pause due to COVID-19 issues
COVID-19 issues have forced the Seminoles' games against Boston College (Feb. 2), Pittsburgh (Feb. 6) and Virginia Tech (Feb. 9) to be postponed.
Wright, Alvarado lead Ga Tech past No. 16 Florida St 76-65
— Moses Wright scored 23 points and Georgia Tech beat No. 16 Florida State 76-65 on Saturday, ending the Seminoles' five-game winning streak.
2020-21 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | 10-2 | - | 14-3 |
| Virginia | 11-4 | 0.5 | 15-6 |
| Virginia Tech | 8-4 | 2 | 14-5 |
| Louisville | 7-4 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| Clemson | 8-5 | 2.5 | 14-5 |
| North Carolina | 8-5 | 2.5 | 14-8 |
| Duke | 9-6 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| Georgia Tech | 8-6 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Syracuse | 7-6 | 3.5 | 13-7 |
| NC State | 7-8 | 4.5 | 11-9 |
| Notre Dame | 6-9 | 5.5 | 9-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 5-8 | 5.5 | 9-9 |
| Wake Forest | 3-12 | 8.5 | 6-12 |
| Miami | 3-13 | 9 | 7-14 |
| Boston College | 1-9 | 8 | 3-13 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
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Team Stats
Points Per Game79.837th
Rebounds Per Game37.783rd
Assists Per Game15.567th
Points Allowed69.2
2021 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 11 | 9 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Cleveland | SF | Signed | 87 |
| Jalen Warley | SG | Signed | 86 |
| John Butler | C | Signed | 84 |
| Naheem McLeod | C | Signed | - |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 21-17 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 17 |