On June 30th, Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets that put the rest of the NBA in a frenzy. Since then, there have been speculations around the league wondering where the generational talent will end up. The major holdup is the asking price for Durant: not many …
Read More »Andrew Nembhard Signs Record-Breaking Deal
With the 31st pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers selected former Florida Gator and Gonzaga Bulldog Andrew Nembhard, and he just got paid. On Wednesday, Nembhard signed a deal with the Pacers worth $8.6 million, with $6.4 million guaranteed for the first three years making him the …
Read More »Non-Conference Schedule for Gator Men’s Basketball Released
The Florida Gator men’s basketball 2022-23 non-conference schedule was announced today and it is full of high-profile matchups. The Gators will play six of these match ups at home at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Non-Conference Schedule: November 7, Stony Brook @ Home November 11, Kennesaw State @ Home November 14, …
Read More »Dame Time in Portland
Damian Lillard has made it clear throughout his tenure in the NBA that he wants to remain with the Portland Trail Blazers. After signing a two-year max contract extension worth $122 million, his word will stand true. Loyalty “I’m proud to be the person to jump out in this organization …
Read More »Kevin Durant Wants Out
NBA free agency is in full swing, and a seismic shift is about to happen. Brooklyn Nets superstar forward Kevin Durant reportedly requested a trade Thursday after three seasons with the team. The Nets added both Durant and guard Kyrie Irving in 2019, but the group failed to find playoff …
Read More »Lon Kruger Reacts to Hall of Fame
Former Florida men’s basketball coach Lon Kruger will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame after being named on Wednesday. He will join eight others in the HOF class of 2022. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1542196910601244673?s=20&t=iC_v99MWowIMG90mp8FANw Career Accolades Kruger ended his coaching career with a 674-432 record and coached for six …
Read More »NBA Free Agency Frenzy Begins
The NBA Free Agency period began Thursday, shaking up the league with many NBA players on the move. Multiple superstars signed max extensions on Thursday, as well as teams making trades to shake up the offseason. After a busy draft day, NBA teams look to continue to build for the …
Read More »Shannon Returns to SEC
Former Gator basketball player Eddie Shannon is returning to the SEC. But this time, it will be in the coaching role and not at Florida. #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/OtyMeohRhl — Eddie Shannon (@CoachShannon14) April 8, 2022 Under Donavan, Shannon Learns Much Recounting his years at UF, he said his time under Billy …
Read More »Former Florida Basketball Star Bradley Beal Turns Down Wizards Offer to Enter Free Agency
Former Florida Basketball star Bradley Beal is a free agent for the first time in his 10-year career with the Washington Wizards. According to his agent, Mark Bartelstein, Beal declined his $36.4 million player option. Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, …
Read More »Gators Sign Three-Star Class of 2023 Power Forward Thomas Haugh
On Wednesday afternoon, three-Star power forward Thomas Haugh (Hawk) announced his commitment to Todd Golden and the Gators Men’s Basketball Team. Haugh becomes the first to sign for the Gators’ 2023 recruitment class under Coach Golden. https://twitter.com/ThomasHaugh4/status/1542176873202999296?s=20&t=OsTf1K3GibfvegntC-_wfg What to Expect Haugh comes to Gainesville with a 6′ 9” 200lb frame. …
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