There is a lot that goes into getting to the next level in basketball. It takes countless hours of practice, the desire to be great and oftentimes late nights followed by early mornings. No player knows this better than Nasir Mann. The 6’4 guard from Gainesville, Florida is playing his …
Read More »Gator Men’s Basketball Falls Short Against Number Five U-Conn
The Florida men’s basketball team had a great opportunity to defeat the top five ranked Connecticut Huskies at home on Wednesday night but it fell short both offensively and defensively as the Gators drop a 75-54 decision to the Huskies. final #GoGators | @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/tXLeP8Lafs — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball …
Read More »SEC Thrives in the AP Top 25 Poll: Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas
The latest AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll was released Monday, with Houston, Texas and Virginia holding the top three spots. Preseason No. 1 North Carolina dropped out of the rankings after losing four straight games, and No. 20 Michigan State also fell out after dropping two in a row …
Read More »Gators Men’s Hoops Host the Huskies
The Florida Gators (6-3) men’s basketball team plays against the undefeated University of Connecticut Huskies (9-0) Wednesday night at the Exactech Arena in the O’Connell Center. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1600288546505592834?s=20&t=D8yaZ4B53akNigMG39GzrA Florida v. Stetson The Gators were able to lock another win (89-51) against Stetson University on Sunday. Sophomore Will Richard led the team …
Read More »Former Gator Nembhard finding his way in the NBA
Former Gator point guard Andrew Nembhard, who also spent time at Gonzaga, is creating himself a role for the Indiana Pacers. Nembhard: Path to the League Nembhard came to Florida in 2018 and was a day-one starter for the Gators at point guard. He led the Gators in assists and …
Read More »Gators Women’s Basketball Extends Win-Streak to Seven
The Florida women’s basketball team ran its winning streak to seven games after beating Presbyterian College at home 78-52 in an excellent display of offensive and playmaking ability. The Gators controlled the scoreboard for most of the game and have made serious strides in controlling their turnover problems. Florida is …
Read More »Appleby is the New Big Man on Campus at Wake Forest
Former Gator basketball player, Tyree Appleby, committed to Wake Forest in May, 2022 to play in his fifth and final year of college basketball. Some say things have worked out for this transfer player after departing from Florida. Tyree’s Time in Orange and Blue Appleby transferred from Cleveland State to …
Read More »Santa Fe Dominates Fairmont Academy to Push Win Streak to Three Games
The Santa Fe Saints used a strong first half to put away Fairmont Academy 91-65 Monday night. After a three-game road stint, the Saints returned home and extended their winning streak to three games. Santa Fe moves to 6-3 after the win. Santa Fe v. Fairmont Guard Nigel Martin started …
Read More »Gators Women’s Hoops Set to Take on Presbyterian
After an exciting 69-65 victory over Dayton on Sunday, the Gators women’s basketball team will host Presbyterian Tuesday at 6 p.m. This is the second time in program history the Gators will take on the Blue Hose. The last time this matchup occurred was in Nov. 2019, with Florida coming …
Read More »Gators Women’s Hoops Defeat Dayton for Sixth-Straight Win
The Florida Gators women’s basketball team traveled up north to take on a winless Dayton squad on Sunday. The Gators came out on top 69-65, picking up their sixth-straight victory thanks to a career-best performance from Florida guard Nina Rickards. Florida is now 8-1, following its first true-road win of …
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