College Basketball

Florida didn’t look great in the first twenty minutes, but a stellar second half propelled the Gators to an 80-59 victory over FGCU on Friday night at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. UF’s defense was key in their season opener, forcing 19 turnovers, leading to 24 points. The Gators were also …

According to multiple media reports, the NCAA has granted Gorjok Gak’s waiver appeal, and he is eligible for the 2016-2017 basketball season. Florida's Gorjok Gak's waiver has been approved by NCAA, immediately eligible. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 11, 2016 The 6’11”, 230-pound big man averaged 13.9 points and 9.3 …

Let the College Basketball season begin. November 11th marks the start of the 2016 season, and the Florida Gators are ready to get back to the NCAA Tournament. They will be led by players such as senior guard Kasey Hill, and juniors Chris Chiozza and Devin Robinson. Although Hill is …

If a glorified scrimmage vs. Eckerd College wasn’t enough for your Florida basketball fix, fear not. The Gators officially start their season on Friday night in Jacksonville vs. Florida Gulf Coast University at 7:30 p.m. All action starting from the tipoff can be seen on the SEC Network+. The contest can be …

With Friday quickly approaching, that means the countdown for the return of basketball season has reached single digits. Gator women’s basketball returns to the hardwood on Friday at 5 p.m. to take on the South Alabama. Florida’s hardwood is still under construction, so these Gators will play in Jacksonville, at …

Thursday’s Gator basketball practice included an open session for media and a scrimmage to end the day. Scouts were in attendance for NBA teams like the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors. Below are some thoughts from Thursday’s practice. Kasey Hill warming up before the scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/Jm1VOmOJEW — …

Days are getting shorter and the college basketball season is coming closer and closer. The Associated Press released their preseason men’s Division I basketball poll Monday and at the top there are not many surprises with the top of the chart including notable basketball powerhouses. The Duke Blue Devils, the 2015 …

The Florida Gator women’s basketball team is getting ready to return to the court. The team has been ranked No. 24 in the USA Today Coaches Preseason Poll. They are hard at work preparing for the 2016-2017 season. Gators Rank in Top 25 While the Gators ranked No. 24 in …

With a crowd one-tenth of the size Florida is used to, the Gators got off to a slow start, finding themselves down by one at the end of the first half. The final twenty minutes were a completely different story, as a 19-2 run midway through the second half propelled …

Head coach Mike White and the Florida Gators men’s basketball team open up their season tomorrow with an exhibition at home (sort of) against the Eckerd College Tritons in Jacksonville at 7 p.m. Mike White and John Egbunu spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon and offered up some thoughts …