Miami ruled Scott ineligible on Friday for receiving impermissible benefits.
Miami coach Jim Larranaga said he was told Scott was ineligible Friday afternoon. Shane Larkin had 16 for Miami (19-12).
While the Seminoles are hoping to improve their seed in the NCAA tournament, Miami is unsure where it stands with the selection committee and if Scott would be eligible for the tournament.
Florida State fans had a suggestion for Miami, chanting “NIT, NIT” in the final seconds.
“I think we’ve played well enough that if we do get selected we can make a run in the tournament,” Larranaga said of his team’s NCAA hopes. Asked if Scott’s uncertain status could affect the decision by the NCAA tournament selection committee, Larranaga said “I have no idea.”
Michael Snaer had 20 points to lead Florida State (22-9), which will play Duke in Saturday’s semifinals.
Larranaga said his team played well to put itself in position, when it trailed Florida State 62-59.
Miami struggled to score in the first game of the tournament and those struggles continued without Scott. Miami is seeking Scott’s reinstatement from the NCAA.
Friday night sophomore Rion Brown started for Scott and turned in solid performance with 13 points.
Even with Scott, who leads Miami in scoring with his average of 12.9 points per game, the Hurricanes didn’t light up the scoreboard in Thursday’s 54-36 win over Georgia Tech. Scott had 11 points in the game.
Ian Miller had 18 points for the Seminoles.
Bernard James and Luke Loucks each had 14 points for Florida State.
“We’re playing like it.
