Florida Men’s Basketball is set to face the UConn Huskies in the 2025 Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, December 9th, ESPN announced Wednesday. The Jimmy V Classic is an annual basketball game named after NC State Head Coach Jim Valvano to raise awareness for the V …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Lands Arkansas Star Fland From Transfer Portal
Arkansas transfer Boogie Fland has committed to UF following a two-day visit, Fland told ESPN today. The former five-star recruit is represented by former Florida Gators star Mike Miller. Fland flirted with the idea of turning pro and attended the NBA Draft Combine but withdrew his name Sunday. The 6’2 …
Read More »Florida Assistant Coach Hovde Named Head Coach at Columbia
Florida men’s basketball assistant coach Kevin Hovde has been named the new head coach of the Columbia Lions, the school announced on Monday. Hovde will leave Florida after the Gators’ NCAA Tournament run to take over the program at Columbia. This will be his first head coaching position. Hovde’s Background …
Read More »Florida Sports Weekend Schedule Loaded
The Florida Gators have eight teams participating in varying levels of competition this weekend. Hoping for a Stark(ville) contrast The weekend begins with women’s tennis taking to the court at Mississippi State. The team boasts two ranked wins this season with an overall record of 4-6. The team’s head coach …
Read More »Gators Set For SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament: Scouting Auburn In Opening Round
The Florida women’s basketball team is set to tip off its SEC Tournament run with a first-round showdown against Auburn (12-17) Wednesday at Bon Secours Wellness Center in Greenville, S.C., where the Gators (14-16) enter the tournament as the No. 11 seed. Here is a look into the Tiger team. …
Read More »Florida’s Women’s Basketball To Honor Seniors On Thursday Vs. OU
As the Florida Gators women’s basketball team’s regular season nears its end, the team will celebrate its six seniors following the Gators matchup against Oklahoma on Thursday. From transfers to longtime contributors, each has left a unique mark on the program. Kenza Salgues – Guard Hailing from Montpellier, France, Salgues …
Read More »No. 5 Florida Men’s Basketball Unable To Break Knoxville Curse
No. 8 Tennessee dominated No. 5 Florida in the second half Saturday for a 64-44 win at Knoxville’s Thompson-Boling Arena, a venue the Gators have not won at since 2014. Florida (18-3, 5-3) has now lost 10 of the last 11 and 15 of the last 17 games in Knoxville since …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Uses Midweek Bye To Prepare For Battle
With trips to Knoxville and Auburn in the near future, a midweek bye for No. 5 Florida could not have come at a better time. Florida (18-2, 5-2 SEC) plays No. 8 Tennessee (17-4, 4-4) at Thompson-Boling Arena at noon Saturday (ESPN, 98.1-FM/850-AM WRUF). They have not won at this …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Breaks Into AP Top 5
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team broke into the top five of The Associated Press poll released Monday. With a 15-1 overall record and rebounding dominance, Florida has established itself as one of the nation’s premier teams. ⬆️ pic.twitter.com/TaiFM9YPEV — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) January 13, 2025 Dominance On …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Bests UNC In Jumpman Invitational
The Gators hadn’t struggled to win games this season. Entering Tuesday as one of five remaining undefeated teams in college basketball — three housed in the SEC — Florida had provided evidence that it deserved to be considered among the top teams in the country. Its Associated Press ranking supports …
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