The Florida men’s basketball team takes the court in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night with momentum, confidence and history on its side. After rallying past UConn in the Round of 32 behind a late scoring burst from Walter Clayton Jr., the top-seed Gators (32-4) now face four seed Maryland (27-8) …
Read More »Can Gators Keep Momentum Rolling In March Madness?
The No. 3 Florida Gators have cemented themselves as one of the premier teams in the nation following a dominant run through the SEC Tournament. With commanding wins against Missouri, Alabama and Tennessee, Florida secured its first conference tournament title since 2014. Now, the Gators (30-4) head into the NCAA …
Read More »Florida vs. Alabama: High-Stakes Showdown for SEC Supremacy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Florida Gators are rolling into the SEC Tournament semifinals with their eyes locked on the championship, but standing in their way is a familiar foe: the Alabama Crimson Tide. The two powerhouse programs clash Saturday afternoon in what could be a battle for the tournament’s top …
Read More »No. 4 Florida Men’s Basketball Primed For Deep Runs In Postseason Tournaments
The Florida Gators capped off their regular season Saturday in dominant fashion, securing a 90-71 victory against Ole Miss at a sold-out O’Connell Center. Point guard Walter Clayton Jr. made his final home game a memorable one, putting on a performance with 23 points, five three-pointers, five rebounds and eight …
Read More »Richard’s Scorching Week Puts Him In Florida History Book
The No. 3 Florida Gators keep making statements, and on Saturday night, Will Richard delivered one of his own. With a 25-point explosion against No. 12 Texas A&M, the 6-foot-4 guard from Fairburn, Ga., played a key role in Florida’s 89-70 win that secured the team’s third win against a …
Read More »What Led To Florida Men’s Basketball’s Drop In Polls Despite Dominant Run?
The Florida Gators are on a tear, rattling off six straight wins in dominant fashion. Yet, despite double-digit victories against LSU (79-65), Oklahoma (94-72), South Carolina (83-62), Mississippi State (79-66), at No. 1 Auburn (81-72) and Vanderbilt (82-71), the Gators dropped from No. 2 to No. 3 in The Associated …
Read More »Handlogten’s Return Boosts Gators Ahead Of South Carolina Matchup
The third-ranked Florida Gators welcome South Carolina to the O’Connell Center for a conference showdown tonight. This is the second meeting between the teams this season after the Gators won a dramatic 70-69 victory in Columbia last month thanks to a game-winning layup by Will Richard with just 4.8 seconds …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Uses Depth To Defeat Vanderbilt Without Key Player
The No. 6 Florida Gators powered past the Vanderbilt Commodores with an 86-75 victory Tuesday night at the O’Connell Center despite missing star guard Walter Clayton Jr. Clayton’s absence created an opportunity for the reserves to step up and for the starters to elevate their game to deliver a standout …
Read More »Top-10 SEC Showdown: No. 5 Florida At No. 8 Tennessee
The No. 5 Florida Gators men’s basketball team is in Knoxville to face the No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers for a noon contest today. In the first matchup of the season series on Jan. 7 in Gainesville, Florida dominated then-No. 1 Tennessee 73-43, the largest margin of victory against a top-ranked …
Read More »Florida Women’s Basketball Scores Surprise NIL Deal At Team Dinner
The Florida Gators women’s basketball team gathered at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille on Tuesday for a routine team dinner. However, the evening took an exciting turn when a NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) deal was announced for eligible players. The dinner, attended by players, coaching staff and sponsors, mirrored a similar …
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