Jai Lucas transitioned from being a Gator to being Wildcat. Lucas left playing basketball in the past to recently joining the Men’s Kentucky Basketball team staff as a coaching assistant and recruiting coordinator for the 2020-2021 season. How Lucas Stayed in Basketball Lucas said the connections he made at Florida …
Read More »Andrew DeClercq joins UF Athletic Hall of Fame
The 2020 UF Athletic Hall of Fame had nine recent inductees. Nine former #Gators were announced as members of the 2020 #UF Athletic Hall of Fame class today. Notable selections include Billy Donovan, Brandon Spikes and Tim Tebow. Details via @JosephAHastings: ➡️ https://t.co/pnmiG0GfKT pic.twitter.com/G9DigXvbI6 — Gators Territory (@GatorsTerritory) April 27, …
Read More »Colin Castleton and the Gators face Elon to open season
In just a little over a month, junior forward Colin Castleton and Florida Gators basketball will take the court against Elon to open the 2021-2022 regular season. On July 4, Colin Castleton announced his return to the Florida Gators following his training for the NBA draft. https://twitter.com/Castleton_/status/1411718680736681984 In the 2020-2021 …
Read More »Mike White Talks First Gator Hoops Practice, Keyontae Johnson
Florida basketball tipped off its first practice on Tuesday. Afterward, seventh-year head coach Mike White met with the media. White reflected on the first day of practice before previewing the Gators’ offensive and defensive identities. He also spoke to Keyontae Johnson’s role and the progress of returning players like Colin …
Read More »Patric Young gets SEC Network gig
After concluding a career overseas in EuroLeague basketball, former Florida Gator big man Patric Young is hanging up his jersey. Consequently, he will fulfill another dream this upcoming college basketball season that takes place off the court. Young is set to assume a new role with SEC Network as a …
Read More »Gator Men’s Basketball Adds Another Virginia Native
After a late offer and visit, 6’4″ shooting guard Elijah Kennedy announced via Twitter, he will be attending the University of Florida as a freshman for this upcoming season to play college basketball. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kennedy helped Green Run High School to a shared state title in …
Read More »2021 NBA Draft Recap: Tre Mann to OKC
The 2021 NBA draft took place in the Barclays Center on Thursday night and this year’s draft class seems more stacked than ever. Let’s look at the Orlando Magic’s picks and where some of the Florida Gators ended up. Orlando Magic Jalen Suggs The Orlando Magic commenced a rebuild of …
Read More »Keyontae Johnson Hosted a Youth Basketball Camp In Gainesville Over the Weekend
Keyontae Johnson Youth Basketball Camp University of Florida Men’s basketball player, Keyontae Johnson, hosted his own individual youth basketball camp in Gainesville, Fla. this weekend. After seven months off the court Johnson is back leading by example and making an impact. Over the weekend, Johnson held his first Annual Camp …
Read More »Tre Mann Prepares for NBA Draft
As the NBA Draft approaches, teams around the league are holding workouts with former Gator Tre Mann, who announced his intentions to enter the upcoming draft this past March. A potential first round pick, Mann recently worked out for the Washington Wizards on July 12 and has held workouts with …
Read More »Florida Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Set to Participate in Inaugural Jumpman Invitational
The Jumpman Invitational As the start of a three-year deal with the Charlotte Sports Foundation and the Jordan Brand, Florida will participate in an annual tournament. Florida will play alongside Michigan, North Carolina and Oklahoma. These schools were selected after being the first to partner with the Jordan Brand in …
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