Selection Sunday is quickly approaching and college basketball teams around the country are clinching their spot in the tournament. Although brackets remain unfinished, more teams have begun punching their ticket to March Madness. https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/1369649796915544065?s=20 NCAA Tournament Qualifiers This year 30 teams have earned an automatic bid to the tourney. Moreover, …
Read More »SEC Men’s Basketball Teams Prepare for March Madness
ESPN’s Joe Lunardi released his latest bracketology update Sunday before Power 5 conference tournaments start this week. He projects that six teams from the SEC will dance in March Madness and one SEC West foe slated in the “Next Four Out.” With the SEC Tournament set to begin Wednesday, this …
Read More »Gator Men’s Hoops Beats Kentucky in Lexington 71-67
In an SEC men’s basketball match-up, the Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 71-67 Saturday in Lexington. Gators Men’s Basketball Florida and Kentucky met in their second and final meeting for the regular season. Kentucky defeated the Gators on January 9th by 20 points in Gainesville and hit the road …
Read More »Keyontae Johnson’s Collapse Not COVID-19 Related
After consulting with both local and national medical professionals, Keyontae Johnson’s family said that Johnson’s collapse on Dec. 12 was not COVID-19 related. The Statement pic.twitter.com/uQzGSIQpHy — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) February 3, 2021 Johnson’s family released a statement via Gators basketball Twitter Wednesday afternoon updating the public on …
Read More »Gators Look to get Upset Win Over No. 6 Tennessee
After dropping three of their last four games, the Gator men’s basketball team is in desperate need of a win. However, a win tonight will not come easy. The No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers head to Gainesville looking to continue their hot streak. Tennessee has won the last four matchups against …
Read More »Keyontae Johnson Out of Hospital
After 10 days in the hospital, Keyontae Johnson is going home. The fear for his life is over. The best part is that Johnson will be able to celebrate Christmas with his family. While he is now fully healthy, the cause of his collapse on the court has to be …
Read More »Keyontae Johnson Still Hospitalized But Remains Stable
It’s been a little over 24 hours since Gator basketball star Keyontae Johnson collapsed on the court in a game in Tallahassee on Saturday. Per Gator basketball Sports Information Director Denver Parler, Johnson remains hospitalized at Tallahassee Memorial. The update states his condition as critical but stable. Johnson’s family has …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Opens Against Army
It’s a little later than planned. But it’s a little sooner than expected. Once again, the Florida Gators will start their season in “Bubbleville” up in Mohegan, Connecticut. Like originally planned, the Gators will play two teams in “Bubbleville” before heading back to Gainesville. Army and Boston College are the …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Pauses Team Activities Due to COVID-19 Issues
The Gatos men’s basketball team has to wait a little bit longer than expected to hit the hardwood. Florida paused team activities Sunday due to positive COVID-19 tests. As a result, its 2020-21 season opener moved back a week with two games down the drain. Gators Exit ‘Bubbleville’ Tournament After …
Read More »The Battle at Point Guard is One of the Key Headlines Entering Gators Basketball Season
When Andrew Nembhard announced his decision to transfer to Gonzaga, it left the Gators with a major gap to fill at point guard. After all, Nembhard led the Gators averaging 33.2 minutes per game and played in all of their games in 2019. Sophomore guard Tre Mann entered the 2021 …
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