The Toronto Raptors will host the New Orleans Pelicans for the 2019 NBA season opener on Tuesday night. The two LA teams, Lakers and Clippers, will also face off tonight with their new-look teams. Raptors vs. Pelicans Been waiting a while to say this… It's @TangerineHoops Raptors Game Day! Opening …
Read More »Scottie Lewis: Family, His Defensive Niche and SEC Media Day
Freshman Scottie Lewis came into Florida as the seventh ranked player nationally. The 6’5″ shooting guard out of Eatontown, New Jersey is an exciting addition to Florida’s roster. He is locked in and ready for the upcoming 2019-20 season and is even taking a social media break. The freshman is …
Read More »Nembhard’s commitment to Florida
Andrew Nembhard’s freshman season was one for the books. The 6-foot-5-inch, 191 pound, guard from Ontario, Canada, managed to go down in UF history after posting 196 assists. This is the fourth-highest single-season total in Florida history and second-most by a freshman. Nembhard also managed to score a 3-pointer with …
Read More »NBA Rockets into Challenge with China
Violence and chaos has burdened China all summer long. Tear gas and water cannons are being used to combat protestors rallying for more democracy in China. And now, China’s problems have become the NBA’s problems — minus the tear gas and water cannons. Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong …
Read More »Noah Locke: A Look at the Gators’ Sophomore Guard
Noah Locke heads into his sophomore year as a leader looking to break more Florida Gator records. Record-Breaker Leaving McDonogh School in Baltimore, Maryland as the school’s all-time scorer, Locke was no stranger to breaking records. In his freshman season, Locke proved dominance in his shooting game, especially beyond the …
Read More »Kerry Blackshear: Florida’s New Big Man on Campus
Kerry Blackshear looks to fill a hole that the Florida men’s basketball team has been missing since it’s last deep NCAA Tourney run; that of a dominant big-man. The 6 feet, 10 inches tall power forward (emphasis on power) graduate transfer had every college salivating for his services. From Tennessee …
Read More »Final Four Could Be in Gators’ Future
The Gators know the future is here and that they can start to compete the Gators way. While Gator football has been the talk of the town since August, Gator Men’s Basketball is confident they can create the same hype. Fresh is the best way to describe the team heading …
Read More »Kansas Men’s Hoops Hit Hard by NCAA
The University of Kansas basketball program received a notice of allegations on Monday from the NCAA. The multiple allegations are of serious charges, such as committing five level-I violations- the most severe in the NCAA. KU is also being charged with a lack of institutional control. Kansas officials have 90 …
Read More »Team USA Upset By France, Serbia in FIBA World Cup
Team USA made headlines for their lackluster roster earlier this summer and it finally came back to bite them. The Americans were defeated by France 89-79, breaking a 58 game win streak in international play. The last time Team USA lost a game in the FIBA world cup was in …
Read More »SEC Announces 2020 Men’s Basketball Schedule
The Southeastern Conference finally revealed the 2020 schedule for men’s basketball’s 14 participating schools. Lets take a look at what the Gators’ season will look like. Start making your plans and we’ll see you in @OConnellCTR soon. #GatorsHoophttps://t.co/myDDJq4pNG — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) September 10, 2019 The regular season …
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