The Gators hadn’t struggled to win games this season. Entering Tuesday as one of five remaining undefeated teams in college basketball — three housed in the SEC — Florida had provided evidence that it deserved to be considered among the top teams in the country. Its Associated Press ranking supports …
Read More »Florida’s Clayton Jr. Reflects On Start To College Basketball Season
Senior guard Walton Clayton Jr. spoke to the media ahead of the No. 13 Gators’ matchup against Virginia in the SEC-ACC Challenge. Keys on Offense Clayton has played a pivotal role in Florida’s offense, leading the team in scoring with 17.6 points per game last season. So far, he’s scoring …
Read More »Gators Women’s Basketball Dominates Hofstra Pride
The Florida Gators women’s basketball team defeated the Hofstra Pride at the O’Connell Center, 75-48, on Monday night to end a four-game losing streak. Second-Half Dominance The game was a back-and-forth battle for the first four minutes of the first quarter. Just when the Gators (4-4) pulled ahead, the Pride …
Read More »No. 18 Florida Men’s Basketball Shocks Shockers by 37
No. 18 Florida took the championship hardware at the ESPN Events Invitational by handing Wichita State its first loss of the season, 88-51, at State Farm Field House in Kissimmee. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1862635548067721323 It was a battle of the unbeatens. The Gators (8-0) looked dominant on all phases and forced the Shockers …
Read More »Florida Routs Southern Illinois 93-68 To Stay Undefeated
There is no slowing down the No. 21 Florida Gators men’s basketball team at the moment after Friday’s dominant showing. The Gators (6-0) stayed undefeated as the Southern Illinois Salukis came to the O’Connell Center Behind 32 points and eight 3-pointers from Alijah Martin, the Gators ran away with the …
Read More »5 Gators In Double Figures To Lift Florida Against Grambling State, 86-62
The No. 20 Florida Gators men’s basketball team dominated Monday in the O’Connell Center in beating a competitive Grambling State team, 86-62. Gators W.#GoGators | Presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/DLl3v4bIBE — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) November 12, 2024 The game had a lot going on. It was the second home game …
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 »Former UF Standout Patric Young Educates With His New Book
If you have not heard Patric Young‘s story, grab your tissues now. He’s a man who has been through tragedy but has faced it with perseverance and heart. The former Florida Gator basketball player published a book titled, Sit to Rise: Turning Your Darkest Pain into Your Brightest Victory in …
Read More »Gators Basketball Adds Chattanooga Transfer, Lose Szymczyk
The Florida men’s basketball team was active in the transfer portal over the weekend. The Gators added former Chattanooga forward Sam Alexis, but lost rising junior forward Aleks Szymcyzk. NEWS: Chattanooga transfer forward Sam Alexis is returning to his home state and has committed to Florida, he tells @On3sports. The …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Falls In SEC Championship Game, Loses Handlogten To Injury
This one hurts. No need to sugar coat it. Final. Auburn Wins, 86-67. pic.twitter.com/r92eynO2y3 — ESPN 98.1 / 850 WRUF (@ESPNGainesville) March 17, 2024 The Florida Gators men’s basketball team lost in the SEC Tournament championship game to No. 12 Auburn, 86-67, Sunday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The …
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