Photo by: Jack Mathieson
11/9/2026 3:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The center averaged 12.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in Florida State's two victories in week one
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State's Marcis Ponder was named ACC Rookie of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
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The center made his presence felt in his first week of college basketball, helping Florida State to two convincing victories while averaging 12.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. He shot 80.0 percent from the field, making eight of his 10 field goal attempts.
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In the 113-69 win over Florida A&M, Ponder registered 15 points and 11 rebounds in his Seminole debut. He backed that up with another strong performance in the 91-68 win against Troy, tallying 10 points and 10 boards.
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He was the only player in the ACC to record double-doubles in each of the first two games and one of only three freshmen in the country to do it.
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Ponder becomes the first Seminole to earn ACC Rookie of the Week honors since Cam Corhen in 2022.
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Florida State hosts rival No. 1 Florida on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
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For more information on Florida State men's basketball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X (@FSUHoops), Instagram (@FSUHoops) and Facebook (@FSUMBasketball).
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The center made his presence felt in his first week of college basketball, helping Florida State to two convincing victories while averaging 12.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. He shot 80.0 percent from the field, making eight of his 10 field goal attempts.
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In the 113-69 win over Florida A&M, Ponder registered 15 points and 11 rebounds in his Seminole debut. He backed that up with another strong performance in the 91-68 win against Troy, tallying 10 points and 10 boards.
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He was the only player in the ACC to record double-doubles in each of the first two games and one of only three freshmen in the country to do it.
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Ponder becomes the first Seminole to earn ACC Rookie of the Week honors since Cam Corhen in 2022.
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Florida State hosts rival No. 1 Florida on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
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For more information on Florida State men's basketball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X (@FSUHoops), Instagram (@FSUHoops) and Facebook (@FSUMBasketball).
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