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Florida State beats Colorado, reaches 3rd straight Sweet 16

Anthony Polite scored a career-high 22 points and No. 4 seed Florida State pulled away in the second half to beat Colorado 71-53 and advance to the Sweet 16 for the third straight...

MARCH 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Polite leads FSU as they advance to third consecutive Sweet 16 FSU Basketball advances to the Sweet 16.

MARCH 23, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Florida State cold from deep, outlasts UNCG in NCAA tourney

RaiQuan Gray scored 17 points and No. 4 seed Florida State began what it hopes is another deep NCAA Tournament run under coach Leonard Hamilton, holding off 13th-seeded UNC Greensb...

MARCH 20, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 15 Florida State holds off North Carolina 69-66 in ACCs

Anthony Polite hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:06 left, and No. 15 Florida State held off North Carolina 69-66 in the semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament

MARCH 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Hubb scores 22 as Notre Dame beats No. 11 Florida State

Prentiss Hubb scored 22 points, Dane Goodwin had 15 and Notre Dame beat No. 11 Florida State 83-73

MARCH 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Moves back to starting lineup Polite is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Notre Dame.

Impact Polite will start just for the second time over the Seminoles' last seven games, and he is coming off three straight games with double-digit points. Polite is averaging 9.8 points per game in 10 starts this season.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 points off bench Polite had 13 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, four steals and two assists across 25 minutes in Wednesday's win over Boston College.

Impact Polite began the game on the bench since it was senior night at FSU, but he still logged decent minutes on the court to provide value as a scoring threat. Polite has now scored in double digits in three games in a row and in four of his last six.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Polite isn't starting Saturday's game against North Carolina.

Impact Polite started Wednesday's game against Miami with M.J. Walker (undisclosed) sidelined, but he'll come off the bench Saturday with Walker starting for Florida State. Over the past four games, Polite is averaging 9.3 points and 2.5 rebounds over 22.3 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Calhoun leads No. 11 Seminoles over Miami

Sardaar Calhoun scored a career-high 16 points and No. 11 Florida State coasted to a 88-71 win over Miami

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Polite is in the starting lineup Wednesday against Miami.

Impact This will be Polite's first start since rejoining the lineup after his shoulder injury. In nine previous starts this year, Polite averaged 9.6 points and 4.4 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Florida St routs No. 7 Virginia 81-60 in ACC showdown

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores 12 points off bench Polite notched 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block across 30 minutes in Saturday's overtime win over Wake Forest.

Impact Polite was one of five players that scored 12 or more points for the Seminoles, and he also made his presence felt on the glass, as a playmaker and on defense -- he recorded a team-high two steals. Polite was coming off a four-game absence but looked impressive in his return and should starting to the starting lineup sooner than later.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Logs 30 minutes in return Polite (shoulder) had 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3PT, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in 30 minutes as he returned from a four-game absence to help the Semi...

Impact Polite returned Saturday after missing almost a month with a left shoulder injury. The 6-6 junior outplayed RayQuan Evans despite coming off the bench and it wouldn't come as a surprise if found himself back in the starting unit for Monday's showdown with Virginia.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up ahead of game Polite (shoulder) is going through warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Wake Forest, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Impact Polite has missed time due to a left shoulder injury but seems to be in the clear to return after the Seminoles went on a little pause following a positive COVID-19 test in the program. The 6-6 senior has been a regular starter when healthy and has averaged 9.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 28 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FSU Basketball set to return from pause, plus an update on Anthony Polite FSU Basketball set to return from pause.

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Red-hot Florida State routs No. 20 Clemson 80-61

Balsa Koprivica had 13 points and 10 rebounds for his first career double-double and Florida State pulled away early in an 80-61 rout of No. 20 Clemson

JANUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Slated to miss extended time Coach Leonard Hamilton said Saturday that Polite (shoulder) will likely miss "a week or two," Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Impact Polite missed his second straight game due to a shoulder injury Saturday, and Hamilton's update seems to suggest that he'll remain out for Wednesday's matchup against Clemson. In his absence, Wyatt Wilkes could continue to take on a starting role for Florida State.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out again Saturday Polite (shoulder) will not play in Saturday's game against Clemson, Chris Nee of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Polite will miss his second straight game due to a shoulder injury. He was originally expected to return for Saturday's contest, but he's evidently not progressed in his recovery or suffered a setback. Wyatt Wilkes started last game when Polite was out, so he may find the starting lineup again Saturday.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Polite (shoulder) is expected to return and start Saturday against Clemson after missing Monday's contest against Louisville, Chris Nee of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Polite missed the Seminoles' last game with a left shoulder injury but is expected to return Saturday after just a one-game absence. The 6-6 junior has started all every game he's played in while averaging 9.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 28 minutes per contest. He'll likely re-assume his starting role in place of Wyatt Wilkes should he end up playing.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gray's 17 points lead Florida State past Louisville 78-65

RaiQuan Gray had 17 points and eight rebounds, Wyatt Wilkes scored 13 points and Florida State beat Louisville 78-65

JANUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Out Monday Polite won't play in Monday's game against Louisville due to a left shoulder injury, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Impact Polite was a scratch for last Saturday's matchup with an illness, but this time around he'll miss due to a shoulder injury. RayQuan Evans is starting for a third straight contest in his absence. Walker's next opportunity to take the floor will be Saturday against Clemson.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Polite (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Louisville, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Impact Polite played through an illness on Saturday as well. It's not clear if he is actually available in some capacity off the bench, however. Wyatt Wilkes will be starting in his place.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clemson, Honor rally past No. 18 Florida State 77-67

Clyde Trapp scored 15 points and Nick Honor hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with seven minutes left as Clemson rallied past No. 18 Florida State 77-67

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

One rebound shy of double-double Polite posted 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), nine rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block across 28 minutes in Monday's 72-59 win over Gardner Webb.

Impact Polite paced the Seminoles with his 15-point effort and was also the team's leader on the rebounding department, meaning he made his presence felt on both ends of the court. Polite has scored 10 or more points in four straight games, and he is averaging 11.3 points while shooting 60.0 percent from the field in that four-game span.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Florida State beats Colorado, reaches 3rd straight Sweet 16

Florida State cold from deep, outlasts UNCG in NCAA tourney

No. 15 Florida State holds off North Carolina 69-66 in ACCs

Hubb scores 22 as Notre Dame beats No. 11 Florida State

Calhoun leads No. 11 Seminoles over Miami

No. 16 Florida St routs No. 7 Virginia 81-60 in ACC showdown

Gray, Barnes lift No. 17 Florida State past Wake in OT

Red-hot Florida State routs No. 20 Clemson 80-61

Gray's 17 points lead Florida State past Louisville 78-65

Clemson, Honor rally past No. 18 Florida State 77-67