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IRVINGTON, N.J. — The Canarias Basketball Academy, a prep school team from Spain's Gran Canaria Island, had many curiosities on display during its tour of the United States this week. A 7-foot-3 center from Slovakia; lesser giants from across the European Union and Great Britain; an Israeli point guard who just committed to Seton Hall; a few Americans studying hoops abroad; and a former U.S …

By Ira Schoffel Democrat sports editor — The Florida State football team has had to wait an extra 48 hours, but one of the jewels of its 2012 recruiting class is expected to sign today.

You want to know just how much faster Florida State got on national signing day? Ask Bob Braman, the Seminoles’ track coach. Jimbo Fisher wasn’t the only winner on Wednesday. Braman raved about his two newcomers, football signees Marvin Bracy, a wide receiver, and cornerback Ronald Darby, who will play both sports. “You’re getting two of the best guys that we’ve ever gotten, and they’re football …

With a class that some recruiting services are already calling the No. 2 group in the nation, it is clear that Florida State, as a school, came out a winner during Wednesday’s National Signing Day. In addition to the three five-star prospects who signed letters of intent to play with the Seminoles, another nine four-star recruits [...]

Florida State literally went heavy for defensive players Wednesday in another highly ranked recruiting class pulled in by coach Jimbo Fisher and his staff.

Florida State literally went heavy for defensive players Wednesday in another highly ranked recruiting class pulled in by coach Jimbo Fisher and his staff.

Miami, Florida and Florida State signed top-10 recruiting classes in the nation, and FIU added its largest class ever.

NSD is over, and it is very clear that FSU was one of the teams that came out on top today.  I won't go through all the recruits, but some really important names that committed to the 'Noles today are: Eddie Goldman , Mario Edwards and Ronald Darby—with a reassurance from Jameis Winston (cross your fingers that he keeps true to his word.) But one recruit did not stick to his word: Dante Fowler …

Seminoles have strong second half ahead of sixth-straight ACC win TALLAHASSEE — With most eyes fixed on National Signing Day and Florida State's football team Wednesday, the men's basketball team was able to put a resounding stamp on the day for the school.

Florida State didn't put out an actual release, but it did officially confirm this year's 2012 class. You've heard analysts, fans and reporters gush over this class all day, and with good reason. There's no question it's tops in the ACC, and you could make a case it's the best in the country. "I love our class," coach Jimbo Fisher said at his news conference earlier today. "I think we got a lot …