TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida A&M men's basketball returns to Al Lawson for their SWAC opener versus rival Bethune-Cookman Monday, January 2, 2023, following the women's basketball game.
The Rattlers look forward to SWAC play after playing the nation's most challenging schedule during non-conference (number one ranked strength of schedule on ESPN).
Where you can watch/listen
Watch: FAMU Athletics Facebook
Listen: Rattler Sports Network
Coaches in the game
Robert McCullum
FAMU Record, Conference Record: 56-97, 44-34 (6th Season)
Career Record: 140-218 (13th Season)
Reggie Theus
B-CU Record: 13-30 (2nd Season)
Career Record: 107-158 (9th Season)
Scouting the Rattlers
• Jaylen Bates leads the Rattlers in scoring (10.4 PPG). Jordan Tillmon (9.3 PPG), Dimingus Stevens (8.3 PPG), and Byron Smith (8 PPG) are behind Bates, as the Rattlers have four averaging 8+ PPG.
• Bates leads the Rattlers in rebounds, averaging 6.4 RPG and double-doubles with two (both in wins).
• The Rattlers' strength this season has been crashing the offensive glass (11 ORPG) and forcing turnovers (13.82 PG)
Scouting the Wildcats
• The Wildcats have two players averaging 10+ points per game: Marcus Garrett (#3, 13.3 PPG) and Zion Harmon (#1, 12.5 PPG)
• The Wildcats excel at stealing the ball, averaging 8.2 steals per game (69th in the nation)
• Damani McEntire has proven to be one of the best defenders in the nation, averaging 2.62 steals per game (11th in the nation)
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