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JULY 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

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

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

Florida St focused on this year, not what might have been

Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton isn’t one to dwell on what might have been

MARCH 18, 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

In starting lineup Koprivica won't start Saturday's game against North Carolina.

Impact Koprivica is coming off of a 13-point effort against Miami and will get the start with Malik Osborne (ankle) banged up. Osborne took part in warmups, and his status for the contest may play a pivotal role in determining Koprivica's workload.

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

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

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns to lineup Monday Koprivica (ankle) had nine points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one block during Monday's win over Virginia.

Impact Koprivica returned to the lineup after siting out Saturday's win against Wake Forest with an ankle injury and recorded a perfect shooting outing from the field. The sophomore center is now averaging 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds after Monday's appearance.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Koprivicia (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Virginia.

Impact The school did not announce whether or not Koprivica was available off the bench, but the big man did go through warmups prior to the game Monday. Koprivica is recovering from an ankle injury suffered last Saturday prior to the game against Wake Forest.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taking part in warmups Koprivica (ankle) is warming up ahead of Monday's game against Virginia, 247sports.com reports.

Impact Koprivica did not play in last Saturday's game against Wake Forest due to an ankle injury that was suffered in pregame warmups. It doesn't appear to be too serious, however, and it looks like Koprivicia will be giving it a go on Monday night.

FEBRUARY 15, 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

Sits due to ankle injury Koprivica didn't take the floor during Saturday's game against Wake Forest due to a turned ankle suffered in warmups, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Impact Koprivica was getting worked on by trainers leading up to the contest and now we know why that was the case. Depending on the severity of the issue, the sophomore could retake the floor as soon as Monday when the Seminoles host Virginia.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Koprivica will not start Saturday's game against Wake Forest after having his leg or calf worked on during warmups, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Impact Koprivica has started every game this season but will yield his starting spot Saturday. The big man could be in for limited or no run based on the news of his pregame issues, so it's something to keep in mind when considering him for fantasy lineups.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Puts up double-double Koprivica registered 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and an assist across 23 minutes in Saturday's win over Clemson.

Impact Koprivica paced the Seminoles in points and rebounds while ending tied for the team's lead in blocks, so this was clearly one of his most complete games of the season. This was the first double-double for the 7-foot-1 sophomore, and he has scored in double digits six times already. He is averaging 9.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elite talent is beginning to shine through for Balsa Koprivica After a rise and fall in high school, the elite talent is beginning to shine through for Balsa Koprivica.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Elite talent is beginning to shine through for Balsa Koprivica After a rise and fall in high school, the elite talent is beginning to shine through for Balsa Koprivica.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

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

Walker has 20, Gray 19; FSU wins 20th straight ACC home game

JANUARY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Close to double-double again Koprivica posted 14 points (4-5 FG, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks across 23 minutes in Monday's 72-59 win over Gardner Webb.

Impact Koprivica ended just two boards shy of what would've been his first double-double of the season -- it was the third time in six games the big man failed to record a double-double due to that exact same reason. He continues to put up value, though, as he is averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game through his first six contests, all of them as a starter.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Polite helps No. 21 Florida State beat Gardner-Webb 72-59

Anthony Polite had a career-high 15 points and Balsa Koprivica added a season-best 14 as No. 21 Florida State pulled away late to defeat Gardner-Webb 72-59

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Barnes leads No. 15 FSU over Ga Tech 74-61 in ACC opener

Freshman guard Scottie Barnes had 16 points and six rebounds, and No. 15 Florida State pulled away midway through the second half to beat Georgia Tech 74-61 in the ACC opener for b...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

No. 20 Fla St. looks to extend streak vs Florida

No. 20 Florida State looks for its seventh straight win in the head-to-head series over Florida

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Koprivica excited for his second season with the Seminoles Balsa Koprivica is looking to showcase more of his game, and his development, in his second season with the Seminoles.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Florida State beats Colorado, reaches 3rd straight Sweet 16

Florida State cold from deep, outlasts UNCG in NCAA tourney

Florida St focused on this year, not what might have been

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

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

Walker has 20, Gray 19; FSU wins 20th straight ACC home game

Polite helps No. 21 Florida State beat Gardner-Webb 72-59

Barnes leads No. 15 FSU over Ga Tech 74-61 in ACC opener

No. 20 Fla St. looks to extend streak vs Florida