College Basketball

Gators Basketball Headed to Charlotte The Florida Gators men’s and women’s basketball teams head to Charlotte in December to participate in the inaugural Jumpman invitational event. This event features teams from the original Jordan Brand schools: Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Michigan. The matchups are set as both Gator teams …

The Phil Knight Legacy lineup is out, and the Gators men’s basketball team is set to take on Ohio’s Xavier University. Earlier this month, the Gators announced their 2022-23 non-conference schedule. This included the announcement the Gators’ placement in Phil Knight Legacy. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1551614459554185216 Phil Knight Openers It has been officially …

With the 31st pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers selected former Florida Gator and Gonzaga Bulldog Andrew Nembhard, and he just got paid. On Wednesday, Nembhard signed a deal with the Pacers worth $8.6 million, with $6.4 million guaranteed for the first three years making him the …

The Florida Gator men’s basketball 2022-23 non-conference schedule was announced today and it is full of high-profile matchups. The Gators will play six of these match ups at home at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Non-Conference Schedule: November 7, Stony Brook @ Home November 11, Kennesaw State @ Home November 14, …

Former Florida men’s basketball coach Lon Kruger will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame after being named on Wednesday. He will join eight others in the HOF class of 2022. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1542196910601244673?s=20&t=iC_v99MWowIMG90mp8FANw Career Accolades Kruger ended his coaching career with a 674-432 record and coached for six …

Two of the top PAC-12 powerhouses, USC and UCLA, were informed on Thursday night that their applications to join the Big Ten were accepted. The two schools will officially join the conference in 2024. Sport’s World Reaction The announcement of two of the Pac-12 staples moving to the Big Ten …

The era of super conferences in the NCAA has begun. Following reports that USC and UCLA were leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten, the conference confirmed the moves through a statement released late Thursday night. Big Ten members unanimously accepted both schools. Additionally, both schools plan to join …

Former Gator basketball player Eddie Shannon is returning to the SEC. But this time, it will be in the coaching role and not at Florida. #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/OtyMeohRhl — Eddie Shannon (@CoachShannon14) April 8, 2022 Under Donavan, Shannon Learns Much Recounting his years at UF, he said his time under Billy …

On Wednesday afternoon, three-Star power forward Thomas Haugh (Hawk) announced his commitment to Todd Golden and the Gators Men’s Basketball Team. Haugh becomes the first to sign for the Gators’ 2023 recruitment class under Coach Golden. https://twitter.com/ThomasHaugh4/status/1542176873202999296?s=20&t=OsTf1K3GibfvegntC-_wfg What to Expect Haugh comes to Gainesville with a 6′ 9” 200lb frame. …

Gator men’s basketball has successfully recruited 6’9 forward Thomas Haugh to their 2023 roster. Haugh announced his commitment on Twitter Wednesday. https://twitter.com/ThomasHaugh4/status/1542176873202999296 This is a dream come true for Haugh as he had envisioned himself in a Gator uniform since watching Tim Tebow lead the Gators when he was younger. …