Phil Cofer
FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis in Sunrise, Fla. Florida State is a desirable destination for top basketball players because of the successful foundation built by the 71-year-old Hamilton. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper, File)
Florida State reloads for next run to NCAA Tournament

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 23, 2019 04:48 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins celebrates after scoring against Florida State during the first half an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Gonzaga beats Florida State in Sweet 16 rematch

By Joe Reedy Mar. 28, 2019 09:44 PM EDT

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) shoots over Oregon's Kenny Wooten (14) during the first half of a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NCAA Latest: Jerome helps Virginia outlast Oregon 53-49

By The Associated Press Mar. 28, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Michigan head coach John Beilein, right, watches during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Michigan plays Texas Tech in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Ducks long shots in seed only as powerhouses start Sweet 16

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2019 02:32 AM EDT

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton speaks during an NCAA men's college basketball news conference in Anaheim, Calif. Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Florida State plays Gonzaga in a west regional tournament semifinal on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Cofer on the minds of Florida State teammates at Sweet 16

By Joe Reedy Mar. 27, 2019 06:24 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Gonzaga plays Florida State in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Hollywood sequel: Zags, FSU, Michigan back in SoCal

By Eddie Pells Mar. 27, 2019 05:41 PM EDT

Florida State's Terance Mann (14) celebrates a basket during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game against Murray State in the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Inspired by grieving friend, Florida State rolls to Sweet 16

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 23, 2019 08:29 PM EDT

Kentucky's Tyler Herro, left, looks to pass as he is guarded by Wofford's Fletcher Magee (3) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NCAA Latest: Auburn trounces Kansas to reach Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

Mike Cofer, Pro Bowl linebacker for Lions, dies at 58

Mar. 22, 2019 04:59 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Mike Cofer, a Pro Bowl linebacker who played a decade with the Detroit Lions and is second on the team's career list in sacks, has died. He was 58. ...

Florida State's Trent Forrest, back blocks a shot attempt by Vermont's Stef Smith, left, as Florida State's Raiquan Gray, right, defends, during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Kabengele, Mann lead 4th-seed FSU over hot-shooting Vermont

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 21, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Baylor guard Makai Mason, left, and guard Jared Butler (12) celebrate the team's win against Syracuse in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
NCAA Latest: Day 1 of tournament in the books

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2019 12:14 PM EDT

Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 2 (win) at TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/22/2019

Mar. 20, 2019 09:28 PM EDT

Florida State's David Nichols, right, steals the ball from Zion Williamson, left, during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Williamson, No. 5 Duke beat No. 12 FSU 73-63 for ACC title

By Aaron Beard Mar. 16, 2019 11:05 PM EDT

Friday's Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2019 04:45 AM EDT
COLLEGE BASKETBALL CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson had the go-ahead tip-in on his own miss with 30.3 seconds left and fifth-ranked Duke held off...

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton, left, argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Florida State upends No. 2 Virginia 69-59 in ACC semifinals

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2019 10:35 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Nickeil Alexander-Walker reacts after missing a last-second basket in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Rhode Island Rams at Virginia Commonwealth Rams 3/15/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 05:58 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Isaiah Wilkins, right, and Florida State's Raiquan Gray, left, fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
No. 12 FSU beats No. 16 Virginia Tech 65-63 in OT at ACCs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 14, 2019 05:35 PM EDT

Wake Forest's Sharon Wright, Jr. (2) drives to the basket as Florida State's Mfiondu Kabengele (25) defends during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Winston-Salem, N.C. Florida State beat Wake Forest 65 to 57. (AP Photo/Woody Marshall)
No. 14 Florida State surges past Wake Forest 65-57

Mar. 09, 2019 02:57 PM EST

North Carolina's Coby White tries to shoot as Florida State's Devin Vassell (24) and Raiquan Gray (1) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Florida State Seminoles at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/23/2019

Feb. 23, 2019 05:13 PM EST

Florida State's RaiQuan Gray, right, drives to the basket while defended by Clemson's David Skara, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Kabengele leads No. 16 Florida State to 77-64 win at Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 19, 2019 11:19 PM EST