Florida State enters West Regional with heavy hearts after the death of player's father
by Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times
Mar 28, 2019
3 minutes
His empty locker will be filled before game time, a black-and-gold jersey hung inside with "0" across the chest and "Cofer" across the back shoulder.
His teammates will take the court wearing warmup shirts featuring a tribute patch.
His surname will be scrawled on the shoe of teammate Terance Mann.
Phil Cofer won't play for Florida State in its NCAA Tournament regional semifinal against Gonzaga on Thursday at Honda Center, but his presence will resonate with the same fervor as the Seminoles' war chant.
"Our brother is hurting right now," guard PJ Savoy
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