After a late offer and visit, 6’4″ shooting guard Elijah Kennedy announced via Twitter, he will be attending the University of Florida as a freshman for this upcoming season to play college basketball. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kennedy helped Green Run High School to a shared state title in …
Read More »Rae Finley ready to take over Gators women’s hoops
The 2021-22 season should be a good one for Gators Women’s Basketball, as Kelly Rae Finley will assume her role as interim head coach for the upcoming season. And with plenty of talent returning, this roster will be one of Florida’s most experienced in several seasons. ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฏ @kraefin #GoGators pic.twitter.com/CaTXar6q1L …
Read More »Colin Castleton announces return to Gators Basketball
Florida Gators junior center Colin Castleton has stayed productive throughout the offseason as he has been getting a taste of the NBA Draft process. He used the time to reflect on whether he should begin his journey at the next level. But after months of mulling over his decision, the …
Read More »Gators Basketball Mike White talks upcoming season
Florida basketball is undergoing many transitions this off-season. After making two assistant coaching hires, head coach Mike White still has plenty of work to do. He sat down to talk about changes he plans to make on the court this upcoming season. New faces ๐๐#GatorsHoop // #GoGators pic.twitter.com/qewoCERKz2 — Florida …
Read More »Gators Men’s Hoops Gains a New Coach
The Florida Gators added to their men’s basketball staff prior to the 2021-22 season. The Florida Gators announced the hiring of Erik Pastrana as their new assistant coach. Growing up in Florida, Pastrana is fully aware of the passion and tradition of Gator’s basketball. Experience He has a long history …
Read More »Lon Kruger Former Gators Basketball Head Coach Retires
Kruger Calls it Quits Former Gators Head Coach Lon Kruger announced his retirement after 35 seasons in college basketball. Lon coached the Oklahoma Sooners for the past 10 years, leading them to a final four appearances in 2016. Kruger led his team to the round of 32 before favorites Gonzaga …
Read More »Sweet 16 Set, Two SEC Teams Remain
The 2021 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament began with five representatives from the SEC. Now, with the Sweet 16 set, just two remain.ย After two rounds, No. 1 seed Alabama and No. 3 seed Arkansas are still standing. In East Region, the Tide took care of a feisty Iona squad and …
Read More »NCAA Tournament Athletes Express their Feelings
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament made $900 million in revenue in the 2018-19 season. After the cancellation of the tournament last year, and the conditions players must go through playing during a pandemic you might expect great conditions for unpaid student-athletes. Maybe, the latest Call of Duty game? Virtual Among …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Look For A Win In Their First Round Of The SEC Tournament
The No. 5 Florida Gators will face No.13 Vanderbilt tonight in the second-round of the SEC tournament. The game is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m., with coverage starting at 1:25 p.m. on Gators Sports Network. Matchup Preview The Gators, who had a 13-8 overall season and are 9-7 in …
Read More »Gators Women’s Basketball Drops Game Against No. 20 Kentucky
Florida Gators women’s basketball (10-9) lost against the Kentucky Wildcats (15-4) with a final score of 88-80. It was the Gators annual Play4Kay game which was created in honor of coach Kay Yow who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987. Kentucky Leads The Way In the first quarter, the …
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