Seminole Basketball Update

I mentioned the other day that Florida State guard Derwin Kitchen has been cleared by the NCAA and would be suiting up for yesterday's game against Georgia State. While Kitchen played limited minutes, he showed that he is a competent ball-handler and a quick defender. The highlight of his night came when he grabbed a rebound as the game was ending and sunk two free-throws to give FSU a five point led and iced the game. As the game was beginning I could not find Kitchen on the bench and was worried his clearance was still pending, but my fears were relieved once I noticed that he had just cut off his dreads and was sporting a shorter haircut. Kitchen will be a big help at the 1 and the 2 this year, even if all he brings to the table is the ability to move the ball up the court as FSU has struggled at times against the full court press.

Links:
-Nole Sports:
FSU Men's Basketball Build Big Lead, Hang on for Five-point Victory
Kitchen's Last Minute Was Big For FSU Men
Game Blog from FSU's 62-57 Win
FSU Basketball Update: Kitchen Cleared to Play
Kitchen Expected to Debut for FSU