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SIZE MATTERS: Florida State figures to have a size advantage at just about every position, from 7-foot-4 center Christ Koumadje to 6-7 swingman Terance Mann to 6-5 point guard Trent Forrest. How does Hurley combat the Seminoles’ overall size and strength advantages?

“We’ve got to be smart, opportunistic with our transition. I don’t think we can be real loose with our possessions. Gotta be opportunistic, try to push the pace and get some great shots early. I don’t think we’re necessarily gonna look to slow the game down, but we are gonna look to make sure we get quality shots, make sure we don’t get into a wild, athletic affair with a team that probably has more physical advantages than we have.”

FSU does turn the ball over at a rather high rate — 15.6 per game. It also turns its opponent over at a 17.5 per-game rate. The Huskies have been turnover-prone, particularly against their three prior Power 5 opponents, averaging 18 per contest in those showdowns.