After concluding a career overseas in EuroLeague basketball, former Florida Gator big man Patric Young is hanging up his jersey. Consequently, he will fulfill another dream this upcoming college basketball season that takes place off the court. Young is set to assume a new role with SEC Network as a …
Read More »All About the Money: Day 1 of NBA Free Agency
Per usual, the first day of the 2021 NBA free agency period was jam-packed with action. A couple max deals were signed. Sign-and-trades were made. And playoff teams continued to build their rosters. Here’s what went down on Day 1: Deals Heat Up For Miami As NBA free agency began, …
Read More »Gator Men’s Basketball Adds Another Virginia Native
After a late offer and visit, 6’4″ shooting guard Elijah Kennedy announced via Twitter, he will be attending the University of Florida as a freshman for this upcoming season to play college basketball. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kennedy helped Green Run High School to a shared state title in …
Read More »Eastside basketball players sign with colleges
With the 2021-22 college basketball season approaching, three Eastside Rams basketball players signed with college programs on Friday afternoon. Jarveil Gainey, Omar Brown and Jaheim Smith each signed with colleges to take the next step in their careers. College signees The Rams leading scorer last season, guard Jarveil Gainey signed …
Read More »2021 NBA Draft Recap: Tre Mann to OKC
The 2021 NBA draft took place in the Barclays Center on Thursday night and this year’s draft class seems more stacked than ever. Let’s look at the Orlando Magic’s picks and where some of the Florida Gators ended up. Orlando Magic Jalen Suggs The Orlando Magic commenced a rebuild of …
Read More »Rae Finley ready to take over Gators women’s hoops
The 2021-22 season should be a good one for Gators Women’s Basketball, as Kelly Rae Finley will assume her role as interim head coach for the upcoming season. And with plenty of talent returning, this roster will be one of Florida’s most experienced in several seasons. https://twitter.com/GatorsWBK/status/1417149011224502273 Kelly Rae Finley …
Read More »Cade Cunningham No. 1? Detroit Pistons Decide on Top Pick
The 2021 NBA Draft has finally arrived, as teams look to add significant cornerstones to their franchise in the hopes to one day carry the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in a parade of adoring fans like current champions, the Milwaukee Bucks. Moments before the Thursday night event teams are still …
Read More »Team USA Makes History: Katie Ledecky and Women’s 3×3 Basketball Take Gold
Team USA’s presence at the Tokyo Olympics has been nothing short of remarkable. As of Wednesday, they lead the total medal count between all countries with 31 top-three finishes. The US has earned 11 Gold Medals, sitting with the third most after China (13) and Japan (12). They have also …
Read More »Biles Out of Olympics, USA Softball Grabs Silver
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics have been nothing but kind to the USA Olympic teams. The United States currently leads all countries in total medals with 25 as of Tuesday afternoon. The USA currently sits in second place for total Gold Medals with nine, one behind Japan’s ten. Leading in both …
Read More »Keyontae Johnson Hosted a Youth Basketball Camp In Gainesville Over the Weekend
Keyontae Johnson Youth Basketball Camp University of Florida Men’s basketball player, Keyontae Johnson, hosted his own individual youth basketball camp in Gainesville, Fla. this weekend. After seven months off the court Johnson is back leading by example and making an impact. Over the weekend, Johnson held his first Annual Camp …
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