Loucks Going Overseas

Luke Loucks is heading to play overseas for the two-time defending champions of the Latvian League, VEF Riga.  He was the starting point guard for the Seminoles in his Senior year playing in all 35 games and had a career best in points 7.7 average, assists 4.3, steals 1.2, rebounds 3.3.  Loucks improved in every statistical category helping lead the Seminoles to their first ever ACC Championship.

Xavier Gibson's Draft Stock

Xavier Gibson's career at Florida State was a building block to the NBA.  Gibson was the anchor of one of the best defenses in college basketball.  When playing for Coach Leonard Hamilton, defense always comes first.  In his four years he ranks 12th all-time in blocked shots with 100 and 45 in his senior year, and averaged 4.2 rebounds a game which was a career best.  But he has another skill set that was not seen in his career but was on display at NBA workouts, and that is his face to basket game.  He has shown that he has a nice touch from mid-range and is not afraid to put the ball on the floor and go around a defender to finish at the rim.  Even though he is projected to go late in the second round, Gibson has the ability to make it as a NBA player with his size, ability to defend, rebound, and his new offensive approach.  

Hunter Scantling Is Now A Tiger

Hunter Scantling has signed with the Detroit Tigers after being selected in the 14th round of the MLB draft.  He is a hard throwing right hander that has been used as one of the Seminoles' relief pitchers.  In 31 appearances as a senior, Scantling threw 49.2 innings with 40 strikeouts and a 3.81 ERA.  Now his journey will begin as he will head into the Tigers minor league system, probably starting out in single A with their short season team the Connecticut Tigers.

Robert Benincasa Turns Pro

The Seminole's closer was selected in the seventh round of the MLB draft and has signed with the Washington Nationals.  Robert Benincasa put up great numbers in his junior year at Florida State, appearing in 32 games and earning 16 saves, he had 58 strikeouts and posted a 1.32 ERA.  He throws in the low 90s, has a sinker and a slider that have good movement.  He was named first team All-American by Perfect Game, an honor in which he shares with fellow Seminoles' Jayce Boyd and James Ramsey. 

Sherman Johnson to the Angels

The Seminole's senior third baseman had an awesome run through the College World Series.  Johnson was 7 for 17, .412 average, with five runs, three RBIs, two doubles, and one home-run all in the leadoff position.  The tell all stat was base on balls where he drew four of them in the four games giving him an on base percentage of .524 for the tournament.  In his four years at Florida State, three in which he was a starter, Johnson had 180 walks in 228 games.  The Los Angeles Angels drafted him in the 14th round of this years draft and now he has signed and will head to play for their class A minor league club.

Stephen Drew to Start Tonight Against The Braves

After breaking his right fibula and tearing ligaments in his ankle, it has been eleven months of a long recovery for Stephen Drew.  Tonight against the Atlanta Braves he will be back with the Diamondbacks.  Drew said he was ready to return.

"I worked hard to get back and tried to get back as soon as possible. It's time to get back out there and play."

 Check back after the game for an update on his performance.

Jayce Boyd Joining The New York Mets

On Monday, the Seminole First Baseman decided to forgo his senior season and turn Pro.  He was drafted by the New York Mets in the sixth round of this year's MLB Draft and now will be headed to play with their short-season class A affiliate, the Brooklyn Cyclones, in the New York-Penn league.
During his junior year at Florida State, Boyd lead the team in RBI's, hits, and average .395 which was the best in the ACC.   He and his fellow Seminoles made it to the final four of the College World Series before falling to the National Champion Arizona Wildcats for the second time.  In the four games at the CWS, he was 3 for 16 with two runs and an RBI.

Stephen Drew Update

Stephen Drew has played in six games for the Triple-A Reno Aces.  Saturday ended his third game in a row.  His injury has been a long process but this has to be a good moment for him.  He made plays in the infield showing that the end could come soon.  This is what Reno Aces manager Brett Butler said about Drew.

"There were some tough plays he made look fairly routine, ranging far, planting and throwing ... I'm optimistic that he's getting closer, yeah."

In the three games he went 3 for 11 with 2 runs and a double.

James Ramsey Gets Drafted By Cardinals

After being selected in the 22nd round of the 2011 MLB draft by the Minnesota Twins, James Ramsey decided to return to Florida State for his senior season.  He made a very smart choice and it has paid off.  In this years MLB draft outfield James Ramsey was selected with the 23rd overall pick by the Saint Louis Cardinals.  He is the second straight Seminole to be drafted in the First round of the MLB draft as Sean Gilmartin was selected 28th by the Atlanta Braves in 2011.

James Ramsey is currently batting .388 with a .520 on-base percentage as he and the Seminoles host Stanford in the NCAA Super Regionals.  

James Ramsey was also named ACC Player of the Year.     

Mike Harris Signs With Jacksonville Jaguars

Former Florida State Seminole, Mike Harris, who was recently drafted in the sixth-round of this years NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars has signed a four year contract.  Harris will be trying to earn a spot as one of the Jaguars corner backs.  In his senior season at Florida State, Harris was second on the team in tackles with a total 58 and 43 were solo.

Posey and Giants Going For Sweep

Buster Posey and The Giants are on a three game win streak after beating the struggling Chicago Cubs on Sunday 2 to 0.  The Cubs have lost 15 of their last 18 games.  Posey was 1-3 with a double and two strikeouts.  He came up to bat in the bottom of the seventh and hit a double to deep left center, off of Cubs starter Travis Wood.  The Giants failed to score Posey from second.  Although they were able to tack on an extra run in the bottom of the eighth.

San Francisco looks to go for the four game sweep on Monday at 3:45 ET.

In the series Posey is 3 for 10 with two RBIs.