After letting a 15-point lead slip away, the Florida Gator Men’s basketball team was able to bounce back and pull out the win over St. Bonaventure Thursday, 73-66. The Gators hosted their first ‘home’ game at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Fl, a part of their tour of games around …
Read More »Florida Basketball Prepares for St. Bonaventure
For the second season in a row, Florida will have the opportunity to start the year 3-0. The only thing standing in their way is St. Bonaventure, but the Bonnies are no joke. Our tour of Florida continues tonight. #GoGators #OurGatorsOurState pic.twitter.com/baS1eofPz5 — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) November 17, …
Read More »Mike White and Justin Leon talk St. Bonaventure’s Versatility and Sports Pyschology
Florida men’s basketball has started the season 2-0 and is looking to continue their success on Thursday in their third game vs. the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The contest will be the Gators’ first home game in Lakeland and tips off at 7 p.m. The game can be streamed on the …
Read More »Gators Dominate the Boards in 76-54 Victory Over Mercer
Call it lock down defense, call it poor shooting, call it whatever you want, but don’t call it a loss. The Florida men’s basketball team is now 2-0 after taking down the Mercer Bears on Saturday night at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 76-54. Florida’s utter dominance on the boards, holding a …
Read More »Florida Mens Hoops Looks for Second Straight Win
Most people will remember Mercer for their 2014 NCAA Tournament run. The Bears qualified for their third big dance that year, and took down the No. 2 seed Duke Blue Devils to pick up their first ever win in the tournament. Tonight, Mercer takes on the Florida Gators at 8 …
Read More »Florida Dominates in the Paint en Route to 80-59 Victory Over FGCU
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 …
Read More »Gorjok Gak Ruled Eligible for the 2016-2017 Season
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 …
Read More »Feature: Gators Point Guard Chris Chiozza
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 …
Read More »Florida Looks to Start Strong vs. FGCU on Friday Night
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 …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Season Rapidly Approaching
It’s hard to believe but the Florida men’s basketball team will play its first regular season game on Friday. The Gators are coming off a 21-15 season, an NIT appearance, and Mike White’s first season as head coach. With several new players and the departure of senior Dorian-Finney Smith who is now in …
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