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VIDEO: Florida State players discuss Murray State star Ja Morant

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After beating Vermont Thursday afternoon, 4-seed Florida State has started game preparations for their round two opponent, 12-seed Murray State. Florida State will have to face the Racers’ star player Ja Morant who has been the talk of the town after an exceptional triple-double effort (17 points, 16 assists, 11 rebounds) in their first round win over 5-seeded Marquette. It was just the eighth triple-double in NCAA tournament history and the first since Draymond Green’s in 2012. The sophomore didn’t just put up top numbers against 5- seed Marquette, he has done so consistently this season. He’s 8th in the nation in scoring (24.