For the second straight year, Dwayne Bacon was just too much for the Florida Gators. The Florida State Seminoles took down the Gators, 83-78, winning their third straight game against UF for the first time since 1997. Bacon scored 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting, going 6-of-7 from the foul line. …
Read More »No. 21 Florida Falls to No. 5 Duke in Jimmy V Classic
The Gators lost to Mike Krzyzewski’s Blue Devils, 84-74, Tuesday night in a non-conference matchup at Madison Square Garden. Duke went into the game as the No. 1 rated team in offensive efficiency and still managed to pull off a win with a number of key players out. The Blue Devil trio …
Read More »Florida Basketball Takes on UNF in First True Road Game
While the Gators still haven’t had a real home game yet at the O’Connell Center, tonight will be their first true road game as they take on the UNF Ospreys at 7 p.m. from UNF Arena in front of 5,800 screaming North Florida fans. Oh my! The opening of the new …
Read More »Florida Takes Down Belmont 78-61; 4-0 for First Time Since 2012-2013
For the second straight game, Canyon Barry’s second half rally led the Gators to victory. Florida took down Belmont on Monday night at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, 78-61, thanks in part to Barry’s 14 points in the second half on 5-of-6 shooting. The son of NBA legend Rick Barry …
Read More »Florida Prepares for Hardest Test Yet against Belmont
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team squares off against the Belmont Bruins tonight in Tampa at the Amalie Arena for just the second time in program history. The two teams met in 2001, when the 3rd-ranked Gators downed the Bruins, 107-55. Belmont is currently ranked 11th in the College Insider Mid-Major …
Read More »Florida Basketball Prepares for St. Bonaventure
For the second season in a row, Florida will have the opportunity to start the year 3-0. The only thing standing in their way is St. Bonaventure, but the Bonnies are no joke. Our tour of Florida continues tonight. #GoGators #OurGatorsOurState pic.twitter.com/baS1eofPz5 — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) November 17, …
Read More »Mike White and Justin Leon talk St. Bonaventure’s Versatility and Sports Pyschology
Florida men’s basketball has started the season 2-0 and is looking to continue their success on Thursday in their third game vs. the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The contest will be the Gators’ first home game in Lakeland and tips off at 7 p.m. The game can be streamed on the …
Read More »Florida Dominates in the Paint en Route to 80-59 Victory Over FGCU
Florida didn’t look great in the first twenty minutes, but a stellar second half propelled the Gators to an 80-59 victory over FGCU on Friday night at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. UF’s defense was key in their season opener, forcing 19 turnovers, leading to 24 points. The Gators were also …
Read More »Gorjok Gak Ruled Eligible for the 2016-2017 Season
According to multiple media reports, the NCAA has granted Gorjok Gak’s waiver appeal, and he is eligible for the 2016-2017 basketball season. Florida's Gorjok Gak's waiver has been approved by NCAA, immediately eligible. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 11, 2016 The 6’11”, 230-pound big man averaged 13.9 points and 9.3 …
Read More »Florida Looks to Start Strong vs. FGCU on Friday Night
If a glorified scrimmage vs. Eckerd College wasn’t enough for your Florida basketball fix, fear not. The Gators officially start their season on Friday night in Jacksonville vs. Florida Gulf Coast University at 7:30 p.m. All action starting from the tipoff can be seen on the SEC Network+. The contest can be …
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