Florida men’s basketball had their first fall practice today as their regular season is just a few months away. However, in reality the team has been practicing since April when the team’s new players entered the swamp. The veterans have been itching to get back after their loss to Colorado …
Read More »Gator Great Horford Wins His First NBA Title
Al Horford won his first NBA title after 17 years in the league when the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. Drafted third overall out of the University of Florida in 2007 by the Atlanta Hawks, Horford, a Dominican Republic native, contributed as a starter with nine points, …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five: Gator Greats Deserving Of Statues
You all know about the three statues in front of the football stadium (unless you have never been west of 13th Street). Certainly, the three Heisman Trophy winners deserve statues. I just think there should be more. We know the money is there. Let me kick in the first 10-spot. …
Read More »They Are Back: Florida Basketball’s Clayton, Richard Decide To Return
With Wednesday the last day to withdraw from the NBA draft to maintain college eligibility, players are making decisions. On Saturday, it was Will Richard saying he will return to the Florida men’s basketball team for his senior year, announcing on social media. pic.twitter.com/TBHZ6JTnq9 — Will Richard (@willrxch) May 25, …
Read More »Florida Basketball’s Handlogten To Redshirt
Gators men’s basketball center Micah Handlogten, who broke his left leg in the SEC championship game last month, is planning to take a medical redshirt next season and work toward returning to the court in the fall of 2025.
Read More »Former UF Standout Patric Young Educates With His New Book
If you have not heard Patric Young‘s story, grab your tissues now. He’s a man who has been through tragedy but has faced it with perseverance and heart. The former Florida Gator basketball player published a book titled, Sit to Rise: Turning Your Darkest Pain into Your Brightest Victory in …
Read More »‘The World’s Tallest Teenager’: 7-foot-7 Rioux Ready to Head to UF
BRADENTON — The IMG Academy national men’s basketball team is running three-on-three drills with a skyscraper. It’s a standard afternoon practice in February, and the squad is playing in its 115,000-square-foot basketball complex. The royal blue, five-pointed logo of the “Ascenders” is illuminated by the overhead lighting that spans four basketball …
Read More »Florida lands FAU guard Alijah Martin from transfer portal
After a disappointing exit in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Florida men’s basketball head coach Todd Golden has been busy this offseason. On Sunday, former FAU guard Alijah Martin announced his commitment to Florida. Martin tabbed all-conference selections his last three seasons and will come to the Gators …
Read More »9 Gators Selected To UF Athletic Hall of Fame
Eight former athletes and one honorary letterwinner will be inducted into the 2024 UF Athletic Hall of Fame class, the school’s F Club and Gator Boosters announced this week. The Gator Greats to be inducted are Scottie Wilbekin, Chas Henry, Elizabeth Beisel, Hannah Rogers, Francesca Enea, Preston Tucker, Genevieve LaCaze …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball: Additions, Possible Losses
There is good and possible bad news for Florida basketball fans this week. The Gators gained a commitment from 2025 four-star guard Alex Lloyd and signed Washington State transfer Rueben Chinyelu. And Will Richard declared for the NBA draft. A Future In NBA The Gators may lose a veteran presence …
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