Noah Locke heads into his sophomore year as a leader looking to break more Florida Gator records. Record-Breaker Leaving McDonogh School in Baltimore, Maryland as the school’s all-time scorer, Locke was no stranger to breaking records. In his freshman season, Locke proved dominance in his shooting game, especially beyond the …
Read More »Kerry Blackshear: Florida’s New Big Man on Campus
Kerry Blackshear looks to fill a hole that the Florida men’s basketball team has been missing since it’s last deep NCAA Tourney run; that of a dominant big-man. The 6 feet, 10 inches tall power forward (emphasis on power) graduate transfer had every college salivating for his services. From Tennessee …
Read More »Final Four Could Be in Gators’ Future
The Gators know the future is here and that they can start to compete the Gators way. While Gator football has been the talk of the town since August, Gator Men’s Basketball is confident they can create the same hype. Fresh is the best way to describe the team heading …
Read More »Kansas Men’s Hoops Hit Hard by NCAA
The University of Kansas basketball program received a notice of allegations on Monday from the NCAA. The multiple allegations are of serious charges, such as committing five level-I violations- the most severe in the NCAA. KU is also being charged with a lack of institutional control. Kansas officials have 90 …
Read More »Team USA Upset By France, Serbia in FIBA World Cup
Team USA made headlines for their lackluster roster earlier this summer and it finally came back to bite them. The Americans were defeated by France 89-79, breaking a 58 game win streak in international play. The last time Team USA lost a game in the FIBA world cup was in …
Read More »SEC Announces 2020 Men’s Basketball Schedule
The Southeastern Conference finally revealed the 2020 schedule for men’s basketball’s 14 participating schools. Lets take a look at what the Gators’ season will look like. Start making your plans and we’ll see you in @OConnellCTR soon. #GatorsHoophttps://t.co/myDDJq4pNG — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) September 10, 2019 The regular season …
Read More »Russell Westbrook Excited to Reunite With James Harden
Russell Westbrook shared his excitement and ambitions during his introduction to the Houston Rockets. He spoke about his close and long relationship with once former teammate James Harden. The two, according to Westbrook, are excited to reunite and are ready to pursue a title. One Common Goal: “Win Championships” https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1155115625792122886 …
Read More »Leonard and George Ready to Lead Clippers in 2019
The Los Angeles Clippers stole the show in the 2019 NBA offseason. A week after free agency started, the NBA heard the news that Kawhi Leonard signed with the Clippers. What was more of a surprise was on the same night, the Clippers traded for Oklahoma City small forward Paul …
Read More »Former Gators trying to make impact in NBA Summer League
As the NBA offseason frenzy comes to a close, the Summer League is in full swing and features a few former Gators. The Chiozza Train Former All-SEC guard Chris Chiozza has made an impact on the Houston Rockets Summer League team. The Rockets signed the former Gator at the end …
Read More »Thunder Trade Westbrook to the Rockets
Houston, we have a reunion. After a week of speculation, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded franchise star Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets. In return, the Thunder receive point guard Chris Paul, two first round draft picks and two first round pick swaps. This trade reunites Westbrook with guard James …
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