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Catching up with Azania Stewart

By Shane Chernoff on April 25th, 2013

Azania Stewart Credit: Gatorzone Former University of Florida basketball player Azania Stewart has been busy since she graduated and played her last game as a Gator in the 2011-12 season. The 6’4” center from Great Britain spent the summer representing … Continue reading →

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What You Might’ve Missed in Weekend Sports

By Mike Gillespie on March 25th, 2013

Florida Gymnastics Wins SEC Title: The top-ranked Florida Gators gymnastics team won its second consecutive SEC Championship Saturday night. Florida claimed its ninth overall SEC crown. March 23, 2013 ● Verizon Arena (5,395) Team Vault Bars Beam Floor Total Florida … Continue reading →

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Obama Puts Florida in Final Four

By Chris Lee on March 20th, 2013

President Barack Obama continues the five-year tradition of filling out a bracket on ESPN. Obama filled out his bracket in an interview on Tuesday at ESPN’s studio in Bristol, Conn. His men’s basketball tournament picks were revealed in full on Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Top Gator Moments in NCAA Tourney History

By Mike Gillespie on March 19th, 2013

With March Madness beginning tonight, WRUF has compiled a list of the top Gator men’s basketball moments in the NCAA Tournament. #10 Billy Donovan 2006 National Championship pregame speech: #9 Florida advances to back-to-back Elite Eights: With Florida’s defeat over … Continue reading →

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GHS Takes W In City Rivalry Hoops Game Against Eastside

By Chelsea Rae on January 19th, 2013

The Gainesville High School Purple Hurricanes faced off against the Eastside High Rams Friday night at Sante Fe College in boy’s basketball. The Canes came out strong with a quick paced offense. GHS held a 13 But point lead early … Continue reading →

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Florida Alum Schintzius Dies Of Leukemia

By Michael Sneeden on April 16th, 2012

Former Florida basketball player Dwayne Schintzius died of complications from leukemia on Sunday afternoon. He was 43 years old. Schintzius played center for the Gators from 1987-90, before leaving the team for personal reasons during his senior season. In his … Continue reading →

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Women’s Tourney Features Best in Elite Eight

By Michael Sneeden on March 26th, 2012

Now reduced to only eight teams vying for the title, the women’s NCAA basketball tournament features the bracket’s top seeds. In each region of the tourney, the number one seed will face number two, fighting for a trip to Denver … Continue reading →