In a stat that goes to show the current state of the Southeastern conference, on Wednesday afternoon, when the #19 Florida Gators and #24 South Carolina Gamecocks meet in Columbia, it will be the first match-up of ranked opponents in the SEC this season. UF comes into the game with …
Read More »Barry and Stone Lead the Way in 80-76 Win Over Georgia
Coaches always say it’s about who finishes the game, not who starts it. For the Florida Gators, that mantra rang true, as Canyon Barry (27 points) and Keith Stone (17 points) combined for 44 of UF’s 80 points off the bench in an 80-76 win over the Georgia Bulldogs on …
Read More »No. 23 Florida and Georgia Meet for the 144th Time Saturday Afternoon
No foe is more common to Florida Gator basketball fans than the team from Athens. The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators will square off on Saturday afternoon at noon in their 144th meeting. The first time these two teams met was in the winter of 1950. In that game, the …
Read More »Florida’s Bench Excels in 80-67 Win Over Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Free throws plagued Mike White and the Florida Gators last season, more than likely costing them a trip to the Big Dance. On Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa, it was Avery Johnson and the Alabama Crimson Tide who had to suffer through the hardships of missed opportunities at the charity stripe. …
Read More »KeVaughn Allen and Justin Leon Contribute 42 points in 83-70 Win over Tennessee
When Justin Leon joined the Gators in the Fall of 2015, the junior college All-American was expected to be a middle of the rotation player with some upside. Fast forward to January 7, 2017 and Leon’s new career-high of 19 points were vital in Florida’s 83-70 takedown of the Tennessee …
Read More »#24 Florida Looking For 5th Straight Win on Saturday Night vs. Tennessee
Besides Georgia and Kentucky, no other team has squared off against the Gators on the hardwood more than the Tennessee Volunteers. On Saturday night at 5:15 p.m., Florida will face Tennessee for the 123rd in program history at the Exactech Arena at the O’Connell Center. While Tennessee won the last …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Drawing Lessons from Ole Miss Victory
The Gators improved to 2-0 both in SEC play and at Exactech Arena after their 70-63 win over Ole Miss. While head coach Mike White saw plenty of positives from his team, there were also areas he wants to see improved as they move forward with their conference schedule. Good play …
Read More »Florida Gearing Up for SEC Opener at Arkansas in Fayetteville
After a disappointing 1-4 finish to SEC play last season, essentially costing them a guaranteed spot to the big dance, Florida is greatly looking forward to Thursday night, when they open up SEC play against the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville. The Gators are 20-11 all-time against the Razorbacks and have …
Read More »Florida Dominates in 87-46 Win over Charlotte in the Orange Bowl Classic
The skill and size advantage of the Florida men’s basketball team were the deciding factors in a decisive 87-46 win over the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday evening in Sunrise, Florida at the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Classic. The Gators outscored the 49ers, 38-14 in the paint and out rebounded them 44-23. “[That …
Read More »Florida Gets Ready for Charlotte in the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Classic
At the glance of an eye, Charlotte may look like a blowout win for the Gators. But upon further look, Florida’s game against the 49ers could be closer than expected. The Florida Gators take on the Charlotte 49ers in the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Classic in Sunrise, Florida, just west of …
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