Talia Baia

Talia Baia is a senior at the University of Florida studying journalism and communications with a specialization in sports and media.

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Florida Women’s Basketball Scores Surprise NIL Deal At Team Dinner

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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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