Gators Basketball Headed to Charlotte The Florida Gators men’s and women’s basketball teams head to Charlotte in December to participate in the inaugural Jumpman invitational event. This event features teams from the original Jordan Brand schools: Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Michigan. The matchups are set as both Gator teams …
Read More »Gators to Play Xavier in Phil Knight Legacy
The Phil Knight Legacy lineup is out, and the Gators men’s basketball team is set to take on Ohio’s Xavier University. Earlier this month, the Gators announced their 2022-23 non-conference schedule. This included the announcement the Gators’ placement in Phil Knight Legacy. We've been waiting 👀 Gators vs. Xavier in …
Read More »Andrew Nembhard Signs Record-Breaking Deal
With the 31st pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers selected former Florida Gator and Gonzaga Bulldog Andrew Nembhard, and he just got paid. On Wednesday, Nembhard signed a deal with the Pacers worth $8.6 million, with $6.4 million guaranteed for the first three years making him the …
Read More »Non-Conference Schedule for Gator Men’s Basketball Released
The Florida Gator men’s basketball 2022-23 non-conference schedule was announced today and it is full of high-profile matchups. The Gators will play six of these match ups at home at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Non-Conference Schedule: November 7, Stony Brook @ Home November 11, Kennesaw State @ Home November 14, …
Read More »Sean Kelley Hired as New “Voice of the Gators”
On Wednesday, Sean Kelley joined Steve Russell on SportScene to discuss his new position as the “voice of the Gators.” Kelley will replace the legendary Mick Hubert at the mic. Hubert announced his retirement in May after holding his seat in the booth for 33 years. “I noticed just last …
Read More »Lon Kruger Reacts to Hall of Fame
Former Florida men’s basketball coach Lon Kruger will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame after being named on Wednesday. He will join eight others in the HOF class of 2022. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1542196910601244673?s=20&t=iC_v99MWowIMG90mp8FANw Career Accolades Kruger ended his coaching career with a 674-432 record and coached for six …
Read More »Former Florida Basketball Star Bradley Beal Turns Down Wizards Offer to Enter Free Agency
Former Florida Basketball star Bradley Beal is a free agent for the first time in his 10-year career with the Washington Wizards. According to his agent, Mark Bartelstein, Beal declined his $36.4 million player option. Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, …
Read More »Gators Sign Three-Star Class of 2023 Power Forward Thomas Haugh
On Wednesday afternoon, three-Star power forward Thomas Haugh (Hawk) announced his commitment to Todd Golden and the Gators Men’s Basketball Team. Haugh becomes the first to sign for the Gators’ 2023 recruitment class under Coach Golden. https://twitter.com/ThomasHaugh4/status/1542176873202999296?s=20&t=OsTf1K3GibfvegntC-_wfg What to Expect Haugh comes to Gainesville with a 6′ 9” 200lb frame. …
Read More »Thomas Haugh’s Gator Dream Comes True
Gator men’s basketball has successfully recruited 6’9 forward Thomas Haugh to their 2023 roster. Haugh announced his commitment on Twitter Wednesday. https://twitter.com/ThomasHaugh4/status/1542176873202999296 This is a dream come true for Haugh as he had envisioned himself in a Gator uniform since watching Tim Tebow lead the Gators when he was younger. …
Read More »Will Richard Talks His Transfer to Florida and the Chip He Still Holds on His Shoulders
Florida Gators basketball head coach Todd Golden and his staff were very busy this offseason. They brought in four players through the transfer portal in their pursuit to rebuild the program, including LSU’s Alex Fudge, St. Bonaventure’s Kyle Lofton and VMI’s Trey Bonham. Another recruit that Golden and his staff …
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