The Sunshine State is a hoops mecca when the weather gets cold.

Dec. 2, 2023 stands out in the illustrious history of Coastal Athletic Association basketball as an unmatched date. Never before had the conference — home to Final Four teams and college basketball legends both on the hardwood and on the sideline — scored two wins over top 20-ranked opponents in the same day.

Versatile playmaker Trazarien White is the engine of a UNC Wilmington with designs on the 2023-24 Coastal Athletic Association championship. A leading contender to win the conference's Player of the Year, White white can do it all.

The 2021-2022 season was a somewhat down year by GLIAC basketball standards.