Two recent Florida Gators men’s basketball players were able to showcase their skills in the NBA Summer League. Now that the summer league has come to an end, players are beginning to see opportunities roll in. Alex Fudge, who played for the Gators during the 2022-23 season, signed a two-way …
Read More »Castleton and Fudge Making Strides in NBA Summer League
The odds of becoming an NBA player are slim for many. Let alone the chance to join a team is rare for anyone hoping to keep their pro basketball dreams alive.For former Florida forwards Colin Castleton and Alex Fudge, they’re currently playing for a chance at this in the gambling …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Guard Riley Kugel Will Return Next Season
Florida guard Riley Kugel announced that he will be returning to the Gators for the 2023-24 season on Tuesday via Twitter. pic.twitter.com/ERhUtTINPQ — Riley Kugel (@RileyKugel) April 4, 2023 The All-Freshman SEC shooting guard had an impressive first season, averaging 9.9 points per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. …
Read More »Gators Hoops Survive Starkville in 61-59 Win Over Mississippi State
The Orange & Blue paid a visit to Starkville to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday. The Gators came out of the contest with a close 61-59 win over the Bulldogs. Saturday’s victory marks win No. 1,500 for the Florida Gators men’s basketball program. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1617007394898284546?s=20&t=EzM0ZQQPPVObBW5axqFUGQ Castleton for Three …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Defeats LSU on the Road
The Florida men’s basketball team evened out their conference record at 2-2 after defeating the LSU Tigers Tuesday night. Colin Castleton led the Gators’ offense with 18 points in their 67-56 win. A Stout Florida Defense The Gators’ defense forced 15 turnovers that led to 23 points for Florida and …
Read More »Gators Hoops Dominate Ohio
The Florida Gators (7-4) defeated the Ohio Bobcats (5-5) 82-48 in their matchup at the Amalie Arena in Tampa. This was their fourth meeting in history, with Florida now holding a 3-1 lead in the series. Florida needed this bounce-back win after a tough loss to UCONN. The Gators dominated …
Read More »Gator Men’s Basketball Falls Short Against Number Five U-Conn
The Florida men’s basketball team had a great opportunity to defeat the top five ranked Connecticut Huskies at home on Wednesday night but it fell short both offensively and defensively as the Gators drop a 75-54 decision to the Huskies. final #GoGators | @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/tXLeP8Lafs — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball …
Read More »Gators Men’s Hoops Surge Back For Win Over FSU
Florida Gator men’s basketball (3-1) surged back in the second half to take down the Florida State Seminoles (0-4) 76-67 on Friday night in Tallahassee. This is their second win in a row over the Seminoles and the first for Todd Golden as the Gator’s head coach. Additionally, this is …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Looks to Remain Undefeated as It Welcomes FAU
Following Friday’s 88-78 home win over Kennesaw State, Florida improved to 2-0 under first-year head coach Todd Golden. The Gators will return to the O’Connell Center Monday night to face the FAU Owls. Golden called Florida forward Colin Castleton “really efficient” following the fifth-year senior’s career-high, 33-point performance Friday. “We …
Read More »Florida Basketball’s Golden Era Begins With a Win
Monday marked the official start of the Golden Era for the Gator men’s basketball program. Todd Golden secured his first win as Florida’s basketball coach in dominant fashion. The Gators defeated Stony Brook 81-45. Sophomore forward Alex Fudge led the way with 16 points and three rebounds, while sophomore guard …
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