This is not your average mid-major team coming into the Tucker Center
Florida State is coming off its first loss of the season against the Florida Gators and will now welcome a tough mid-major to the Tucker Center as the 4-0 Hofstra Pride come to town. This isn't your average game against lower competition, and the 'Noles will have to lock in before they travel to Connecticut this weekend.
Speedy Claxton is now in his fourth season coaching at his alma mater and has gotten Hofstra to 20+ wins in every season, including the Colonial regular season title two years ago. He has consistently had good teams in Hempstead, New York, and this year is no different. Aranguren is leading them in three major statistical categories at 19 PPG, 6.8 RPG, and 5.3 APG. Davis isn't far behind at 16 PPG, 5.0 RPG, and 4.8 APG. These two are both capable ball-handlers, which will make it tough for FSU's usual press, where they try to cut a player off . Both are good at driving into the teeth of the defense and spraying out to open shooters. Both are capable shooters as well .
Hofstra has done a great job defending on the interior early, allowing teams to shoot just 39.6% from inside the arc, one of the best marks in the country. FSU likes to operate in the interior, so this will be something to watch.There are a few things FSU needs to address from its loss to Florida. First, Malique Ewin needs to be more efficient.
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