It is time for one of the biggest games of the season for the Florida Gator men’s basketball team, just a little bit early this year. The Gators face off against the Kentucky Wildcats today for their fourth SEC matchup of the season. However, this year’s first matchup will be …
Read More »Keyontae Johnson Status Improving; UPDATE: UF Cancels Next Three Games
The latest on Keyontae Johnson comes from a different source today. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin paid Johnson a visit at UF Health. Stricklin spoke about his visit with Johnson Wednesday on the Sport Scene with Steve Russell. During his time on the air, Stricklin seemed happy with the Gator …
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 »Nembhard backs out of draft, announces transfer from Florida
Florida fans accepted the initial departure of point guard Andrew Nembhard. Losing him twice, however, is a sucker punch to the gut. On Saturday, Jeff Goodman reported via Twitter that Nembhard planned to withdraw from the NBA Draft and transfer. He also declared for the draft after his freshman year …
Read More »Florida men’s basketball lands verbal 2021 commit Kowacie Reeves
After making the final touches to its 2020 roster, the Florida men’s basketball team has begun its work on the 2021 class. Kowacie Reeves, a prospect who Florida has been recruiting since May of 2018, has officially ended his recruitment and verbally committed to the Gators. Kowacie Reeves The top-50 …
Read More »Former Gators’ Assistant Coach Matt McCall’s Journey Through College Hoops
After starting as a student manager, Matt McCall worked his way up to becoming the Gator basketball assistant coach for head coach Billy Donovan. University of Florida During the 2002-03 season, McCall began his journey as a student manager at the University of Florida. Many years later, the Ocala native …
Read More »Former Gator Al Horford donates $500,000 in COVID-19 relief
A Gator great doing greater things Former Florida Gator basketball sensation Al Horford made an enormous contribution to the community to aid coronavirus relief efforts. The global pandemic that has put the world on pause these last few months has affected millions worldwide. While using Horford’s assistance, he made a …
Read More »2020 NBA Draft Likely Postponed Until Conclusion of Season
The 2020 NBA Draft, originally scheduled for June 25, will likely be postponed according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. NBA Plans Return On March 11, the NBA officially suspended the regular season after a player tested positive for the coronavirus. The NBA shutdown with a little over a month before …
Read More »Dontay Bassett Enters Transfer Portal
Just days after the 2019-20 season was placed on a sudden stop, Florida already finds themselves down another big man for the 2020-21 season. Junior forward Dontay Bassett has entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal. The news breaks just a few days after forward Gorjok Gak announced that he will …
Read More »UF athletics undergoing changes amid coronavirus pandemic
As all the buzz in the sports world surrounds COVID-19, college athletic departments have to address the concerns regarding the virus. Changes include canceled games, crowd restrictions and other drastic alterations to the landscape of college sports. Some of these changes are coming to UF athletics. Lacrosse games wiped off …
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