Florida did one thing really well last year: score. The Gators were fifth in the nation in scoring offense, putting up a gaudy 85.6 points per game behind 73.7% from two-point range (ninth in the country). What UF did best was swamp teams with points down the stretch. The Gators …
Read More »Florida Basketball Tips Off Season Against Somber USF
The No.21 Florida Gators men’s basketball team opens its season tonight in Jacksonville against the USF Bulls, who are dealing with the passing of coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. Florida is ranked to start the season for the first time since 2019. BASKETBALL IS BACK. USF @ 8:30 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena …
Read More »Golden Focusing on Improving Gators’ Defense As He Begins Year 3
Florida men’s basketball head coach Todd Golden spent his first two seasons revamping the Gators’ offense. But as he enters his third year at the helm, he is now focusing on the team’s defensive effort. UF ranked 327th out of 351 Division I teams last season in scoring defense, allowing …
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 …
Read More »Gators Look to Knock Off Missouri at Home
The No. 24-ranked Florida Gators men’s basketball team is looking for its 20th win of the season Wednesday night against a struggling Missouri Tigers team that has yet to win a conference game. With a win, Florida (19-8, 9-5 SEC) would secure its first 20-win regular season since 2017. Game …
Read More »Inside the International Recruiting Focus for Golden, Gators
In the ever-expanding world of basketball, the international impact on the sport is unmistakable. With international players dominating the NBA — the league’s Most Valuable Player in each of the past five seasons was born outside of the United States — and every team boasting at least one player from …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Bounce Back with Victory Over Merrimack
The Florida Gators Men’s Basketball team finished with a strong 77-57 win against Merrimack in the O’Connell Center on Tuesday. The Gators (5-3) extend their at-home winning streak to 4-0. got it done ✔️#GoGators | presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/bEpcZmGvhG — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) December 6, 2023 A Rocky …
Read More »Florida Gators Set to Face Pittsburgh in NIT Season Tip-Off
The Preseason NIT at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., begins Wednesday, and as a part of it, the Florida Gators face the Pittsburgh Panthers. Through four games, the Gators sit at 3-1 and the Panthers at 4-0. The teams will tip-off at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN2 or ESPNU. The Match-Up While …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Team Takes Down FAMU, 89-68
The Florida Gators bounced back to beat Florida A&M 89-68 on Tuesday after their tough loss to Virginia. Riley Kugel had a quiet night with four other players in double figures to help Florida overcome some poor shooting early in the game at the O’Connell Center. Home W.#GoGators | Presented …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Defeats Loyola Maryland, 93-73
The 2023-2024 Florida Gator men’s basketball season is officially underway. The season tipped off Monday when the team defeated Loyola (MD) 93-73. The Gators entered the season with only two returning starters in Riley Kugel and Will Richard. W in the books ✔️#GoGators | presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/sVBPyvEZkV — Florida …
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