Shaka Smart, head coach of the Marquette Golden Eagles, lead his team to the Sweet 16 after defeating the Colorado Buffaloes Sunday 81-77. Marquette advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2013, and Smart returns to the Sweet 16 for the first time as a head coach …
Read More »Former Gator Coach Butler Fired At Clemson
Former Florida Gators women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler has been fired as Clemson coach. Coaching in Clemson After Butler’s tenure as coach at Florida, she was hired by Clemson. Her time there started out well as she was named the ACC coach of the year in 2018 after taking Clemson …
Read More »Former Florida Assistant Coach Leads Stetson To Its First March Madness
Former Florida Gators men’s basketball assistant coach Donnie Jones made history with Stetson’s program last week by leading the Hatters to their first NCAA Tournament. STETSON IS GOING DANCING 👏 The Hatters punch their FIRST EVER ticket to the NCAA Tournament 🙌#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/nPTWSpfeNM — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 10, …
Read More »Former Gator Steffi Sorenson Talks Caitlin Clark and Women’s Basketball
Due to her dominance on the court Caitlin Clark has become a household name for women’s basketball and women’s sports as a whole. The attention Clark has garnered from her performances has brought more eyeballs to women’s basketball. On Feb. 15 the world stopped to watch an awe as Clark …
Read More »Gator Baseball Alum Pete Alonso Talks Contract
Former Gators first baseman and current New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is unsure of his future in New York as he enters the 2024 season. Orange and blue from the beginning 🔸🔵 pic.twitter.com/g7dC77NHBP — New York Mets (@Mets) January 6, 2024 Looming Free Agency Alonso signed a one-year, …
Read More »Former UF standout Tre Mann Traded To Charlotte
Former Gator Tre Mann, the No. 18 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, was traded to the Charlotte Hornets as part of the package for Gordon Hayward during the NBA’s trade deadline Thursday. https://twitter.com/tre2mann3/status/1755703228245696919 Promising Rise Coming out of the University of Florida, Mann averaged …
Read More »Former UF star Bradley Beal Returns to Washington
Bradley Beal watching his tribute video and embracing the D.C. fans 🥹 Suns-Wizards on NBA TV📲 https://t.co/pFHU8oW5UF pic.twitter.com/TE7qe87J8C — NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2024 Bradley Beal Returns Former Florida Gator Bradley Beal made his first appearance back at Capitol One Arena Sunday night. Beal’s return was an emotional night for …
Read More »Former UF standout Dane Dunning lived out a ‘dream’
Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning joined Sports Scene to discuss a variety of topics related to his baseball journey. He discussed his manager Bruce Bochy, the World Series win, his dreams of playing in the MLB, his MLB debut, his approach to his starts and his time as a Gator. …
Read More »Former Florida Athletic Director Bill Carr Dies At 78
Bill Carr, a former Florida All-American center and athletic director, died Saturday evening. He was 78. Our hearts are saddened to hear the passing of Bill Carr. Forever remembering him in Orange & Blue. Forever a Gator 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/E3DOOWbU5a — Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) February 4, 2024 Born in Gainesville, Carr …
Read More »Gators Gymnastics Set to Take on Alabama in Top-10 Matchup
The No. 8 Florida Gators gymnastics team opens its 2024 SEC home slate on Friday. The matchup features two top-10 undefeated teams filled who will duke it out in front of a sold-out Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Who's ready for a top 10 matchup with @GatorsGym this weekend at the …
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