The Daily Nole — Dec. 29, 2018: FSU Makes Top 5 for Top Hoops Prospect

It’s the weekend, Florida State fans. As you settle in to watch the College Football Playoff, keep it here for the latest in FSU athletics. The news and notes section of this post will be updated throughout the day.

Lead Story

The nation’s top basketball recruit has reportedly trimmed his list of schools to five and Leonard Hamilton’s team remains in the mix.

Anthony Edwards, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Atlanta, limited his list of programs considered to Florida State, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina. Edwards is currently ranked as the top overall player by the 247Sports Composite rankings.

FSU currently has five players committed and a class that ranks 14th nationally, according to the Composite. Devin Vassell was the only signing for FSU last cycle.

Between the Lines

There were no FSU athletic events scheduled for Friday.

On the Agenda

FSU women’s hoops will host Georgia State at 2 p.m. EST on Saturday. The contest airs on ACC Network Extra.

News and Notes

Florida State freshman swimmer Kertu Alnek won seven national titles at the Estonian National Short Course Championships.

The New Year’s Six Bowls, including the College Football Playoff takes place on Saturday.

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