Florida State University women’s basketball is basking in recent accolades as junior guard Ta'Niya Latson and senior forward Makayla Timpson are celebrated for their outstanding performances this season. On March 19, 2025, Latson was named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press, making history as the only player in Florida State’s program to secure first, second, or third team AP All-American honors, adding to her previous two seasons as an honorable mention.
Latson's peer, Makayla Timpson, also received recognition with an honorable mention, marking her first career accolade in the All-America category. This achievement underscores the emergence of a formidable duo that has led the Seminoles to remarkable heights throughout the season.
This is the fourth time in Florida State history the school has celebrated multiple All-Americans, with the last distinction occurring back in 2018. The pair’s accomplishments corroborate the prowess of a team reaching unprecedented benchmarks in collegiate women's basketball.
Latson, being the nation's leading scorer, has an impressive average of 24.9 points per game, and is at the helm of a Seminoles offense that holds the third position in the country for scoring at 87.2 points per game. She not only leads her team but also stands out nationally, putting Florida State on the map with a record-setting offense.
Achieving milestone after milestone, Latson propelled herself into the spotlight by becoming the fastest player to score 2,000 points in Florida State basketball history. Her remarkable feat included posting 23 points in a crucial game against No. 3 Notre Dame, bringing her career total to an impressive 2,037 points.
Additionally, she is among an elite company, being only the third player in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) history to reach 2,000 points within her first three seasons, following in the footsteps of Duke’s Alaina Beard, who achieved this between 2000 to 2004.
The accolades continued as this season Latson spearheaded a record-setting offense that not only produced seven 100-point games, but established new single-season records for three-pointers made (18) and total points scored in a game (119).
Demonstrating her sheer scoring ability, Latson had a stunning career-high game where she scored 40 points against Virginia Tech, matching the program record for most points in a single game set previously by Natasha Howard in 2014.
Her contributions were alight in a game against Gonzaga at the Paradise Jam where she achieved the fourth triple-double in FSU program history and has accumulated five double-doubles throughout her career. Recognized for her stellar performance, Latson has been designated as a semifinalist for the prestigious Naismith Player of the Year and is also a finalist for the 2025 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, making this the third consecutive year she is nominated for this honor, along with being named to the All-ACC First Team.
While Latson continues to shatter records, Timpson's achievements are equally remarkable. Averaging a double-double this season with 17 points and 10 rebounds per game, she claims the title of the only player in the country maintaining these stats alongside 3.0 blocks per game, making her a dominant force in the paint.
Timpson's proficiency in defense is underscored by her remarkable eight-block performance during the ACC quarterfinal that tied the conference record set in 2015, leading her to earn a place on the All-Tournament Second Team. She has also enjoyed career success at Florida State, owning the all-time record for double-doubles (46) and total rebounds (1,074).
This thrilling season saw Timpson exceed her personal benchmark, bumping her single-season blocks record to 99, surpassing her former record of 87 set last year. As a stellar shot-blocker, Timpson is ranked as the third-leading shot-blocker nationally, averaging 3.2 blocks per game.
In addition to the accolades, Timpson represents Florida State alongside Latson and O'Mariah Gordon on the All-ACC First Team, and has also made it onto the All-Defensive team for the third time throughout her career. She has rightfully positioned herself as a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, and is proud to be included among the Katrina McClain Top 5 nominees.
With the Crescent City looming large, Florida State is primed for upcoming NCAA Tournament action as the Seminoles, seeded sixth, are set to clash with the No. 11 George Mason in the first round. The high-stakes matchup is scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 7:45 PM ET in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and will be broadcast live on ESPN2.
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