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 …
Read More »Billy Donovan reflects on the 2012-2013 season and looks ahead to 2014
Following a successful, yet anticlimactic season that ended in the Elite Eight for the third consecutive season, the Florida Gators men’s basketball team wrapped up its season nearly two weeks ago. Gator coach Billy Donovan put a bow on the 2012-2013 campaign, looking back on the run to the regular season SEC …
Read More »An update with former Gator Erving Walker
Erving Walker may not have suited up for the University of Florida in over a year, but he can still be found around the program if fans know where to look. It’s not hard, just find a record book. Walker finished his collegiate career as Florida’s record holder in assists. He’s …
Read More »Stakes are high for college men’s hoops National Championship
Anticipation is rising as the Louisville Cardinals and Michigan Wolverines are settling into Atlanta today. Both Louisville (34-5, 14-4 Big East) and Michigan (31-7, 12-6 Big Ten) are looking for their first men’s basketball title in over 20 years. Michigan’s last championship was in 1989, while Louisville’s last championship was in 1986. A …
Read More »Women’s Final Four recap
It’ll be Connecticut and Louisville set to square off with the 2013 women’s basketball national title on the line. Both teams faced tough opponents in the Final Four to punch their tickets to the final game. UConn faced a Notre Dame team which had sent them home with losses in two national semifinal …
Read More »2013 Final Four Preview
The 2013 Final Four is set to get underway today in Atlanta, Georgia. The first game of the day will tip-off at 6:09pm with the Louisville Cardinals taking on the Wichita State Shockers. Louisville, under coach Rick Pitino, are 33-5 overall this season, and 14-4 in the Big East conference, …
Read More »Gators fall in WNIT semifinals
The Gator women’s basketball team was defeated by Drexel University Wednesday night 67-57 in the semi-finals of the WNIT. The Dragons dominated in most facets of the game as they shot 49 percent from the field, went 8-for-18 from three and dominated the glass, gathering eight more boards than the …
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