The MLB season is officially here, and several former Florida Gators are set to impact Opening Day. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, these players carry the UF legacy into the big leagues. Pete Alonso Leads the Charge Few former Gators have made as big of an impact in Major …
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 »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 …
Read More »Former Gators Take on the TPC: Day 1 Recap
Four former Gators on the PGA tour appeared on Thursday for Day 1 of the Player’s Championship. It is held at The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. The course plays to 7,352 yards and a par of 72. Camilo Villegas Villegas ended Day 1 tied for first place with …
Read More »Gators In National Women’s Soccer League
The rosters are filled with talented athletes, each bringing their own unique skills and determination to the pitch. Among them are Meggie Dougherty Howard, Christen Westphal, Kaylan Marckese, Adriana Leon and Havana Solaun. As the 2025 season kicks off for the National Women’s Soccer League, here are some Gators that …
Read More »Scheffler Looks To Three-Peat The Players Championship
A new year means another PGA The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Out of the 144 competing players in the 51st year of the prestigious event, all eyes are on Scottie Scheffler. Last year, Scheffler became the first golfer in the tournament’s 50-year history to win …
Read More »Former UF Players Make Moves During NFL Free Agency
NFL free agency got underway Monday, and two former Florida Gators are already on the move. Veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive guard Kenyon Green and the swap of future draft picks. Additionally, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has …
Read More »Former UF Baseball Player Caglianone’s Impressive First Impression
Former University of Florida star first baseman/pitcher Jac Caglianone is attracting some attention with his outstanding start in the Kansas City Royals 2025 Spring Training. After being selected sixth overall in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft, Caglianone is quickly proving himself as a top talent. Caglianone’s professional journey began …
Read More »Gators On TOUR: What Are The Six PGA Players Up To?
Don’t forget about a Gator once they leave the swamp! An array of world-class sports programs at the University of Florida often means an athlete’s career isn’t over when they leave Gainesville. Men’s golf is no different, with six UF alumni currently touring in the PGA. With the PGA TOUR …
Read More »2 Former UF Baseball Players Crack MLB’s Top 50 Prospects List
Two Former Gator baseball players have landed on the MLB’s top 50 prospects list for this upcoming season. Jac Caglianone and Brandon Sproat are working to earn a spot on their teams’ opening day rosters. Caglianone was a first basemen and pitcher for the gators during the 2022-24 seasons. Sproat …
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