From the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications, WRUF’s Chelsea Gates has your WRUF sports update. [jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wruf/CHELSEAGATESONLINE.mp4″ html5_file=http://fms01.jou.ufl.edu/wruf/CHELSEAGATESONLINE.mp4]
Read More »UF Men’s Basketball Team Opens Season Friday vs. UNF; Women Too
The Florida men’s basketball team is coming off three straight Elite Eight appearances, and on Friday afternoon, it will look to begin the journey back and possibly beyond. Its first test will be against the University of North Florida which tips off at 3 pm. The Gators will open up …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Suspends Two More Players
[jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wruf/Donovan-suspensions.mp4″ html5_file=http://fms01.jou.ufl.edu/wruf/Donovan-suspensions.mp4] UF men’s basketball head coach Billy Donovan announced at his weekly press conference today that transfers Dorian-Finney Smith and Damontre Harris will be suspended for the exhibition game against Florida Southern and at least one regular season game. Donovan did not specify a reason for the …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Adds Third Commit to 2014 Class
The Gator men’s basketball team got a big commitment yesterday as five star forward Devin Robinson from Christchurch School in Virginia announced he wants to bring his talents to Gainesville. Robinson is the 28th ranked prospect in the ESPN 100. Robinson chose the Gators over Indiana, Notre Dame, and Oklahoma …
Read More »DeVon Walker To Transfer From Florida
Gators freshman basketball player DeVon Walker has decided to transfer from the University of Florida. Walker has played in 25 games during his time at Florida scoring 20 points, grabbing 17 rebounds, and blocking four shots. The news came just a few days after guard Braxton Ogbueze had been granted his …
Read More »Braxton Ogbueze to leave UF
Florida head coach Billy Donovan announced Wednesday that freshman guard Braxton Ogbueze has been granted his release from the University of Florida. Ogbueze appeared in 23 games his freshman year, recording 19 points, 13 assists, and seven rebounds. With the freshman class the Gators are bringing in next season including …
Read More »ESPN and SEC announce partnership for SEC Network
In a press conference delayed due to the Boston Marathon bombing SEC commissioner Mike Slive finally pulled the cover off of the most thinly veiled secret in college sports. What was once “Project X” is now formally the “SEC ESPN Network” or “SEC Network” for short. Full video of the press conference …
Read More »Gator men’s hoops adds Rutgers transfer
The Florida Gator men’s basketball team picked up some much needed back-court depth today. Former Rutgers guard Eli Carter announced that he’s transferring to the University of Florida. Carter has been looking to transfer out of Rutgers for weeks now, amid the scandal involving former Scarlet Knights head coach Mike Rice. Programs …
Read More »Catching up with Azania Stewart
Azania Stewart Credit: Gatorzone Former University of Florida basketball player Azania Stewart has been busy since she graduated and played her last game as a Gator in the 2011-12 season. The 6’4” center from Great Britain spent the summer representing her country at the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Although her …
Read More »Media Reports: ACC presidents to approve Grant of Rights
The Atlantic Coastal Conference is reportedly close to announcing a Grant of Media Rights deal with their member schools that would last through 2027. BREAKING: Multiple DG sources says ACC will announce unanimous 15 school agreement extending Grant of Media Rights — David Glenn Show (@DavidGlennShow) April 22, 2013 The …
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