Call it lock down defense, call it poor shooting, call it whatever you want, but don’t call it a loss. The Florida men’s basketball team is now 2-0 after taking down the Mercer Bears on Saturday night at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 76-54. Florida’s utter dominance on the boards, holding a …
Read More »Florida Mens Hoops Looks for Second Straight Win
Most people will remember Mercer for their 2014 NCAA Tournament run. The Bears qualified for their third big dance that year, and took down the No. 2 seed Duke Blue Devils to pick up their first ever win in the tournament. Tonight, Mercer takes on the Florida Gators at 8 …
Read More »Florida Dominates in the Paint en Route to 80-59 Victory Over FGCU
Florida didn’t look great in the first twenty minutes, but a stellar second half propelled the Gators to an 80-59 victory over FGCU on Friday night at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. UF’s defense was key in their season opener, forcing 19 turnovers, leading to 24 points. The Gators were also …
Read More »Gorjok Gak Ruled Eligible for the 2016-2017 Season
According to multiple media reports, the NCAA has granted Gorjok Gak’s waiver appeal, and he is eligible for the 2016-2017 basketball season. Florida's Gorjok Gak's waiver has been approved by NCAA, immediately eligible. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 11, 2016 The 6’11”, 230-pound big man averaged 13.9 points and 9.3 …
Read More »Feature: Gators Point Guard Chris Chiozza
Let the College Basketball season begin. November 11th marks the start of the 2016 season, and the Florida Gators are ready to get back to the NCAA Tournament. They will be led by players such as senior guard Kasey Hill, and juniors Chris Chiozza and Devin Robinson. Although Hill is …
Read More »Florida Looks to Start Strong vs. FGCU on Friday Night
If a glorified scrimmage vs. Eckerd College wasn’t enough for your Florida basketball fix, fear not. The Gators officially start their season on Friday night in Jacksonville vs. Florida Gulf Coast University at 7:30 p.m. All action starting from the tipoff can be seen on the SEC Network+. The contest can be …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Season Rapidly Approaching
It’s hard to believe but the Florida men’s basketball team will play its first regular season game on Friday. The Gators are coming off a 21-15 season, an NIT appearance, and Mike White’s first season as head coach. With several new players and the departure of senior Dorian-Finney Smith who is now in …
Read More »NBA Scouts in Attendance for Thursday’s Gator Basketball Scrimmage
Thursday’s Gator basketball practice included an open session for media and a scrimmage to end the day. Scouts were in attendance for NBA teams like the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors. Below are some thoughts from Thursday’s practice. Kasey Hill warming up before the scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/Jm1VOmOJEW — …
Read More »New Additions Contribute to UF’s 91-63 Win Over Eckerd
It may have just been an exhibition game but the Florida men’s basketball team didn’t let Eckerd College go down without a fight…at least in the second half. At the end of the first, the Gators were down 34-33 but in the second, the team roared back, outscoring the Tritons by …
Read More »Strong Second Half Propels Florida to 91-63 Victory Over Eckerd
With a crowd one-tenth of the size Florida is used to, the Gators got off to a slow start, finding themselves down by one at the end of the first half. The final twenty minutes were a completely different story, as a 19-2 run midway through the second half propelled …
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