Mike White’s latest challenge is here: trying to manage the Gators’ thin front court without Keith Stone. The Thin Gets Thinner The Gators’ roster as currently constructed is very guard-heavy. The Gators came into the year with a front court rotation of Kevarrius Hayes, Keith Stone, Gorjok Gak, Dontay Bassett, …
Read More »Gators Struggle Late in Loss to Butler
The Florida Gators struggled on both ends in the second half in their 61-54 loss to the Butler Bulldogs. Andrew Nembhard led the Gators with 11 points, seven assists, five rebounds and no turnovers in 36 minutes of action. Deaundrae Ballard contributed 11 points, while Kevarrius Hayes added nine points …
Read More »Gators Pull Away Late in Victory Over La Salle
The Florida men’s basketball team defeated the La Salle Explorers 82-69 on Wednesday night. Jalen Hudson led the Gators with 15 points, while Keyontae Johnson and Kevarrius Hayes added 12 apiece. Pookie Powell paced the Explorers with 21 points. The Gators struggled to create any legitimate separation in the first …
Read More »Gators Look to Ride Momentum in Clash Against La Salle
After a bounce-back victory over Charleston Southern last week, the Florida Gators will host the La Salle Explorers on Wednesday night. What to Expect From La Salle The Explorers are 0-2 on the season after close losses to Temple and Lafayette. They are led by Pookie Powell and Isiah Deas. …
Read More »Mike White has Gators Prepared for Rigorous Season
With the season opener against Florida State less than two weeks away, the Florida Gators are preparing to endure the ups and downs of a grueling four-month, 31-game regular season. No Days Off The Gators will be competing in numerous high-profile games and tournaments against top-tier competition. Let’s take a …
Read More »Florida Gator Basketball is Back
Even though we are smack in the middle of college football season, it was Media Day on Tuesday for both Gator basketball programs. The Gator men’s basketball team has high expectations heading into the regular season. They are returning 10 of their 12 impact players from 2017-18 and bring in …
Read More »Chase Johnson and Isaiah Stokes Perfecting Their Craft
The college basketball season has finally come to the end but for most NCAA athletes, the work has begun. Specifically for rising sophomores Chase Johnson and Isaiah Stokes, who got the first taste of what its like to play at the college level. The preparation for next season starts now. …
Read More »Round of 32 Preview: No. 6 Florida vs. No. 3 Texas Tech
The No. 6 seed Florida Gators are set to take on the No. 3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Round of 32 on Saturday night at 8:40 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center on TNT. Florida is 10-3 all-time in the second round of the NCAA Tournament …
Read More »Round of 64 Preview: No. 11 St. Bonaventure vs. No. 6 Florida
After an excellent play-in game on Tuesday night, the Florida Gators will take on the St. Bonaventure Bonnies on Thursday night at 9:57 p.m. in Dallas on TruTV. The Bonnies knocked the UCLA Bruins out of the NCAA Tournament in their First Four play-in game, 65-58. KenPom is projecting a …
Read More »Florida Ready for SEC Tournament Opener Against Arkansas
Florida’s SEC Tournament opener vs. Arkansas on Friday night is the start of a new season. For the rest of the year, all of the Gators’ games will be win-or-go-home. Florida drew the Razorbacks after Arkansas took down South Carolina, 69-64, in the second round of the SEC Tournament on …
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