The SEC/Big 12 Challenge takes place on Saturday for college men’s basketball. There will be 10 games played between the two conferences. One of those games includes un-ranked Kentucky at no. 7 West Virginia. This will be the third time the Wildcats play in Morgantown and the first time since …
Read More »Two Ranked SEC Basketball Teams Pick Up Losses on Same Night
The 17th ranked Auburn Tigers and 21st ranked Tennessee Volunteers both fell to SEC opponents on Wednesday night. Auburn suffered its first conference loss against in-state rival Alabama, losing 76-71. Meanwhile, the Vols now have a 3-3 conference record after losing to Missouri, 59-55. Quick Stats Auburn’s leading scorer was …
Read More »Gator Men’s Basketball Slowly Reaching Full Health
The Gator men’s basketball team is slowly working their way back to full health. Three players are clear to participate in non-contact practice. Head coach Mike White gave an update Tuesday on the injury status of his team. Health issues Freshman forward Chase Johnson is now allowed to participate in non-contact …
Read More »Hawthorne Boys’ Basketball Defeats Eastside 67-59
The Hawthorne Hornets traveled to Gainesville to take on the Eastside Rams. The Hornets were coming off a four-game winning streak while the Rams were coming off a victory over the Santa Fe Raiders. The visitors came away with a 67-59 win. Hawthorne looked to be two steps ahead The …
Read More »Preview: Tigers Look to Scratch Bulldogs
Ranked No.22 Auburn. Yes! For the first time in fifteen years, the Auburn basketball team is ranked. The Tigers have been having one outstanding season so far being one of the dominant teams in the SEC. For the past couple of years they have not been one of the noticeable …
Read More »Preview: Kentucky Visits Vandy in SEC Showdown
On Saturday the Kentucky Wildcats take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville to decide who will improve their SEC record. Wildcats Battling Injury Bug The Wildcats have gone 13-3 in the season and are coming off of a wild 74-73 win against Texas A&M on Tuesday. Starting point guard Quade …
Read More »Auburn Tigers Host Ole Miss Rebels in SEC Play
The Auburn Tigers and the Ole Miss Rebels, two SEC rivals, will face each other for the first time this season on Tuesday night. Auburn is currently ranked in 22nd place of the AP Poll – one of only three SEC ranked teams. The Tigers are in second place with …
Read More »FEATURE: Road To VICTORY
Who is Jhonny Victor? Johnny Victor, a redshirted Track and Field Jr at the University of Florida. Has had one outstanding athletic journey being a Gator. Victor, who is from Homestead, Fl but raised in Orlando FL found that he was a leaper in high school. Johnny did both basketball …
Read More »FEATURE: Kelly Beckham, GHS Boys Basketball Coach
Gainesville High School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach Kelly Beckham started his well-respected career 35 years ago as an assistant basketball coach at his own high school. In 2008, Beckham came to GHS and brought with him an impressive resume and high hopes for the Hurricanes. Kelly Beckham’s achievements at GHS In …
Read More »Oklahoma City Thunder Having More Success in December
After a rough start for Oklahoma City, the Thunder had an impressive home stand to kick off December. First defeating the Timberwolves on the 1st of the month, OKC went on to beat the 16-8 San Antonio Spurs on the 3rd and the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. December’s Home Stand …
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