The Florida Gators have topped off their 2019 basketball recruiting class with elite 5-star small forward Scottie Lewis. Lewis is ranked 11th in the country via 247 Sports. His decision ultimately came down to Florida and Kentucky. The Ranney School product mentioned his connection with head coach Mike White and …
Read More »Gator Basketball Lands 4-Star 2019 Center: Commits to Florida Over FSU
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team can officially add another ESPN 100 prospect to their 2019 recruiting class. Four-star Center Omar Payne, from Montverde (FLA.) Academy, chose Florida over several other big name schools on Monday night through Twitter. https://twitter.com/Ogomarpayne/status/1046901718846443520 Furthermore, The list included Florida State, UCF, Ohio State, Clemson, Auburn, …
Read More »Kevarrius Hayes speaks on Gator basketball as season approaches
With just over a month until the season tips off, the Gator basketball team looks poised to make a run at the SEC Championship and go even further than that. Leaning on the guards Florida returns most of its roster from a season ago, but Coach Mike White is tasked …
Read More »Leonard Introduced By Raptors; Says He’s Focused On The Season Ahead
All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard was introduced to the media by the Toronto Raptors on Monday, catching people’s attention with both his “infectious” laugh and down-to-earth persona. Leonard may not be the best interview, but he is one heck of a basketball player. Thankfully for the Raptors, they brought him in …
Read More »Former Gator Udonis Haslem Re-Signs with Heat
Former Gator and three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem officially re-signed with the Miami Heat on Monday. Haslem signed a one-year, $2.4 million dollar contract. https://twitter.com/ThisIsUD/status/1039568283203194880 16 Straight Seasons Haslem is returning to the Heat for his 16th-straight season. He signed with Miami in 2003 as an undrafted free agent after …
Read More »NCAA Replaces RPI With New “NET” System
NCAA Changes It’s no confusion that the NCAA has been working hard around the clock to fit the comfort of student-athletes and college programs around the country. The NCAA has made more adjustments to its system in replacing the RPI. Many college coaches and fans of college sports, especially during March Madness, …
Read More »NBA Announces Gaming/Betting Partnership With MGM Resorts
The NBA and WNBA have made a big investment and partnered up with MGM resorts and will be alongside each other as official gambling partners. The Future of Gambling on NBA Games Since the Supreme Court cleared the air making sports gambling legal on May 14, the NBA has taken …
Read More »LeBron James Discusses New School and Lakers Decision
LeBron James has had an eventful past few weeks with his recent signing to the Los Angeles Lakers, along with the opening of his new I Promise School. In Akron, Ohio, the first day of school has kicked off for students attending James’ I Promise School. The school currently has …
Read More »Dwight Howard Becomes Newest Wizard
Dwight Howard has recently signed with the Washington Wizards on a 2 year contract and is feeling his new team. The Wizards Craft Dwight Howard showed up yesterday to his first press conference as a Washington Wizards in good spirits. Howard is a boarder-line hall of famer in many peoples …
Read More »NBA Summer League Weekend Recap
The NBA Summer League is in full swing. After a wild weekend in Las Vegas, only four teams remain. Let’s recap all the action over the weekend, starting with the Florida teams. Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic lost in the first round of the Summer League playoffs at the hands …
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