The Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off Thursday with four games before four more Friday. While there are many storylines to follow, these three will be determining factors in who is moving on to the Elite Eight. Florida’s Depth vs. Maryland’s Top Talent It will be …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Men’s Basketball Finds A Way
The Back Nine comes at you after seeing both Gator basketball teams stay alive. Baseball, we’re not so sure those Gators are still with us. 10. So, I have this ritual for Gator basketball games. I put on my lucky shirt from Alumni Hall (still undefeated) and go sit in …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Survives, Advances In NCAA Tournament
Walter Clayton Jr. and No. 1 seed Florida ended UConn’s pursuit of a third straight national championship Sunday, with the All-American senior guard burying two key 3-pointers in the final three minutes of a scintillating 77-75 victory for the Gators in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the …
Read More »Georgia Completes Its Three-Game Sweep Against Florida
No.4 Georgia completes its three-game sweep against No.13 Florida with a 15-4 mercy rule victory. It is the first time Florida (18-8, 0-6 SEC) has been swept at home since 2022. After a late-inning struggle in Game 1, the Gators could not find their way in Games 2 and 3. …
Read More »Georgia Rolls Over Florida to Clinch the Series
No.4 Georgia dismantles No.13 Florida 17-2 to clinch the series on Saturday. The Bulldogs imposed their will on the Gators all game long, making this SEC powerhouse look more like gator bait. Florida (18-7, 0-5 SEC) looked lifeless on both sides of the ball and it reflected in the final …
Read More »Gators Gymnastics Third at SEC Championship Despite Three 10.0s
No. 3 Gators gymnastics came in third at the SEC Championship Saturday night in Birmingham, Alabama, despite scoring three perfect 10.0s and an NCAA record on bars. With a final score of 197.825, Florida came in behind No. 2 LSU (198.200) and No. 1 Oklahoma (197.925). Despite not going home …
Read More »Former UF Star Beal Reflects on Breakout 2012 NCAA Tourney Run
PHOENIX – Bradley Beal exited the Suns locker room Wednesday at PHX Arena with a smile on his face and a Gators T-shirt wrapped around his neck following the Phoenix’s win over the Chicago Bulls. The shirt features caricatures of many players on this year’s team alongside Florida head coach …
Read More »Georgia and Florida Clash in Massive Weekend Series
The No.4 Georgia Bulldogs and the No.13 Florida Gators clash in a massive series this weekend. It’ll be the next chapter in this historic rivalry between two teams that wish nothing but the worst for each other. It is a big series for both teams. Georgia (21-2, 2-1 SEC) didn’t …
Read More »Leanne Wong Named AAI Award Finalist
Florida gymnastics senior Leanne Wong was named a finalist for the 2025 AAI Award on Wednesday. Out of 59 semifinalists, she now sits among six candidates for the “Heisman of Gymnastics.” This award recognizes seniors for their leadership and performance in the sport. Wong’s Success As a 22-time All-American, Wong …
Read More »Program Builders: 2000 UF Team Looks Back On 25th Anniversary Of Magical NCAA Run
When Billy Donovan took over as the coach of the Florida men’s program in 1996, the Gators were far from a household name in college basketball. At the time, Florida had made only five NCAA Tournament appearances in its history and it was considered a “football school.” But by Donovan’s …
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