The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of a lot of football and a lot of basketball and even a little golf. Not that I played any of these. And sorry for the delay. Technical issues. 10. If the summer if “talking season” as Steve Spurrier calls it, …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine January 11
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend that was a little too sloth-like with all of the games that were on. On the other hand, it was fun, especially watching a game on Nickelodeon. 10. With all the NFL that was on, I was still able to spend …
Read More »Gators, Sooners men’s basketball matchup cancelled
The University of Florida men’s basketball team will not play their Dec. 2 matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners, the school announced Sunday. Positive tests delay start of Florida’s season This is not the first time the virus has affected the Gators. They have been dealing with COVID issues since Nov. …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Pauses Team Activities Due to COVID-19 Issues
The Gatos men’s basketball team has to wait a little bit longer than expected to hit the hardwood. Florida paused team activities Sunday due to positive COVID-19 tests. As a result, its 2020-21 season opener moved back a week with two games down the drain. Gators Exit ‘Bubbleville’ Tournament After …
Read More »UF Redshirt Danielle Rainey Is Back and Ready
Coming back from a knee injury is not easy for any player. Especially if an athlete plays contact sports like basketball. Daniel Rainey is cleared to return to practice. Rainey on Returning to the Court It was, unfortunately, the case for Rainey who saw her season shorten after sustaining a …
Read More »Niels Lane fitting in with Gators hoops
Niels Lane, a Florida hoops freshman guard, feels he is fitting in nicely with Gators men’s basketball. Recruiting Even before Head Coach Mike White made contact with Lane, he knew he would fit in with the program. The guard told his friend in his sophomore year of high school that …
Read More »Keyontae Johnson Enters Season with High Expectations
Keyontae Johnson does it all. He can be the best offensive player on the court as well as the best on the defensive side of the ball. Johnson will start the 2020-21 SEC tournament as the Preseason Player of the Year, the Southeastern Conference announced on Wednesday. This distinction earns …
Read More »Gators Kayontae Johnson Ready to Take it to the Next Level
And junior Keyontae Johnson is here to help. Gator Basketball started the 2019-2020 season slowly and had paid the price in the end. This is not a mistake they will to make this season. For this season, the Gators personalized the team to bring their A-game. With the new personalized …
Read More »Billy Donovan Ready for Chicago Challenge
UF men’s basketball coaching legend Billy Donovan signed a four-year, $24 million contract to become the Chicago Bulls new head coach last month. Early Career Over the last five seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Donovan accumulated a 243-157 record. Donovan now looks to lead the Bulls to their first playoff …
Read More »Gators’ Lewis stays for Sophomore Season
Freshman guard Scottie Lewis announces Monday morning he will stay with the Gators for his sophomore season. The McDonald’s All-American was projected to be a one-and-done deal with Florida, but says there is “unfinished business” to attend to. IM BACKKKKKKK @GatorsMBK pic.twitter.com/Dkv7uwRlsQ — G Scott Lewis (@Scottie23L) April 6, 2020 …
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