The Florida Gators capped off their regular season Saturday in dominant fashion, securing a 90-71 victory against Ole Miss at a sold-out O’Connell Center. Point guard Walter Clayton Jr. made his final home game a memorable one, putting on a performance with 23 points, five three-pointers, five rebounds and eight …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five: Greatest Senior Day At Florida Men’s Basketball
The Back Nine comes at you after a rainy weekend that was pretty special for a lot of people. Actually, it was really special. 10. If you are like me – and I feel bad for you if you are – you were nervous about Saturday’s basketball game against Ole …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Dominates In Last Home Game Of Season
The No. 5 Florida Gators put on a show Saturday against Ole Miss to finish the regular season 90-71 in their last home game. Walter Clayton Jr, Alijah Martin and Will Richard celebrated their Senior Night with the Gators (27-4, 14-4 SEC) at the sold-out O’Connell Center. Clayton had an …
Read More »Final Regular-Season Weekend Of SEC Men’s Basketball
As the final weekend of SEC play has come around, there is still important basketball to be played. The SEC tournament is around the corner and teams are making final pushes at that higher seed. For the last Saturday of SEC regular-season play, there is bound to be thrilling and …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five: SEC Coach Of The Year
Florida’s win against Alabama on Wednesday night was one more huge milestone for coach Todd Golden. He may look like he is 18, but he’s coaching like he has been doing it for 18 years. He already is making history, winning more than any other Florida coach in his first …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Sneaks Away With Win In Tuscaloosa
The No. 5 Florida Gators defeated No. 7 Alabama 99-94 on Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, the first time in the men’s basketball program’s history to have a road win against a top-10 team twice in one season. Alex Condon had 27 points and 10 rebounds and Walter Clayton Jr. added 22 …
Read More »Key Games In Final Regular Season Week Of SEC Men’s Basketball Play
With one week remaining in SEC men’s basketball play, and the standings for the SEC Tournament still not set, games this week have massive implications. Three midweek games in particular will have their outcomes shaping both the SEC and NCAA Tournament seedings. All 16 SEC teams are in action Tuesday …
Read More »Richard’s Scorching Week Puts Him In Florida History Book
The No. 3 Florida Gators keep making statements, and on Saturday night, Will Richard delivered one of his own. With a 25-point explosion against No. 12 Texas A&M, the 6-foot-4 guard from Fairburn, Ga., played a key role in Florida’s 89-70 win that secured the team’s third win against a …
Read More »No. 3 Florida Men’s Basketball Handles No. 12 Texas A&M
The No. 3 Florida men’s basketball team dominated in what felt like a must-win game against No. 12 Texas A&M at the O-Dome on Saturday. Florida (25-4, 12-4 SEC) has not lost back-to-back games all season. After Georgia coach Mike White got his first career win against Florida in an …
Read More »Big-Time Men’s Basketball Games Highlight SEC Saturday Schedule
As the regular season is nearing the end, these are the games that mean the most. The SEC has eight games Saturday, with three between two ranked opponents. SEC men’s basketball has shown to the world just how tough the conference is. The SEC Tournament is just around the corner …
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