While nothing is official just yet and I'm sure the NCAA committee will look for a reason, any reason to keep FSU out, it would appear that the moons have aligned and FSU is headed back to the tournament for the first time since 1998. FSU defeated Clemson 73-66 clinching just it's second winning ACC record in 16 seasons.
Deja Vu set in for a moment towards the end of the second half as Clemson closed and 18 point FSU lead to three.
Once again Toney Douglas was the star for FSU with 23 points and a crucial block at the end of the game as Derwin Kitchen turned it over with 22 seconds left and a four point lead.
Despite the late tournament Kitchen was impressive, he played over 30 minutes in his second consecutive game and extended his double figures scoring streak to four games.
Chris Singleton also scored double figures for the first time in what seems like an eternity. With Uche Echefu limited in his minutes due a back injury Ryan Reid had an impressive game adding eight points and five rebounds from the bench, although I wish he would shoot less.
FSU now travels to Duke next weekend without the weight of a two game losing streak and the feeling that they need one more upset to be considered tournament worthy.
There was a player on Clemson's bench wearing Rec Specs and unfortunately it wasn't Horace Grant's Nephew.
Ron King's jersey was retired at halftime and dude looked like a Pimp!
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