Florida men’s basketball had their first fall practice today as their regular season is just a few months away. However, in reality the team has been practicing since April when the team’s new players entered the swamp. The veterans have been itching to get back after their loss to Colorado …
Read More »Riley Kugel Says He’ll Transfer To Kansas
Former Florida guard Riley Kugel announced Sunday he’s transferring to the University of Kansas. He has two years of eligibility remaining. The sophomore, 6-foot-5 guard announced his transfer decision on social media after choosing the Jayhawks over Arizona, Houston and UConn. He posted on social media saying he was transferring …
Read More »Florida Basketball’s Riley Kugel Enters Transfer Portal
Less than a week after their two-point, heart-breaking loss to Colorado in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Gators men’s basketball team lost guard Riley Kugel to the transfer portal. The sophomore bid farewell to Gator Nation in a social media post Wednesday afternoon. https://twitter.com/RileyKugel/status/1773037714801095056 Kugel’s Regression Despite …
Read More »MidWeek Hoops: No. 24 Gators at No. 13 Alabama
The Gators are in for a challenge, as the men’s basketball team plays against Alabama Wednesday night. The game is set for 7 p.m. in Tuscaloosa. mid week matchup ⤵️ @ Alabama @ 7 PM pic.twitter.com/5OCwiSmpyK — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) February 21, 2024 This is an important game …
Read More »Gators Escape Tigers at Home, 82-80
The Florida Gators dominated for the majority of its matchup Tuesday against LSU, but complacent play in the second half with a 20-point lead almost got ugly as Florida survived the Tigers 82-80 at the O’Connell Center. “Just another Tuesday night in Gainesville baby,” Gators coach Todd Golden said. Florida …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Looks for Fifth Straight SEC Win
Wednesday marked a statement win for the Florida Gators men’s basketball program. The team earned its first Quadrant 1 victory of the season against No. 10 Kentucky. However, it’s no time for the Gators to get complacent. Another hostile road environment awaits as UF travels to College Station Saturday to …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Escapes Georgia at Home To Earn Fourth SEC Win
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team converted all six free throw attempts in the final 31 seconds in overtime Saturday to hold off the Georgia Bulldogs 102-98 at the O’Connell Center. Alex Condon, Walter Clayton Jr. and Zyon Pullin all converted to help the Gators win their third consecutive SEC …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Looks To Increase Win Streak
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team is set to host the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday for an early afternoon sellout. The Gators (13-6, 3-3) look to secure a three-game SEC winning streak against the Bulldogs (14-5, 4-2), who are 3-1 on the road. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1750912413338120495?s=20 Previous Games Florida took down Mississippi state …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Hosts Mississippi State
The Florida Gators are facing their sixth SEC team in a row tonight in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. We’re back in the O’Dome 🤝 🆚 Mississippi State @ 8:30 PM#GoGators pic.twitter.com/jYRimP9Nal — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) January 24, 2024 The Bulldogs currently stand at …
Read More »Todd Golden Talks Gators Basketball Season Performance
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team (4-2) fell to the Baylor Bears (6-0) 95-91 Friday in the championship of the NIT Season Tip-Off. The Gators worked to keep the margin a three-to-seven point game, but with each stop the Bears responded with a bucket. Head coach Todd Golden discussed the …
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