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 »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 …
Read More »Arkansas Hosts Florida on Heels of Third SEC Loss
The Razorbacks (5-3) sit in fifth place in the SEC West with a 1-3 conference record, and it doesn’t get any easier for head coach Bret Bielema and company. The second-ranked rushing defense in the SEC last season belonged to Arkansas. But after allowing 543 yards on the ground this past …
Read More »Jimbo Fisher Not Backing Off Ripping Referees
In the college football world, three losses can spell doom for a football organization. The opportunity to play in the college football playoffs or even a bowl game decrease dramatically. Currently, this is the reality #19 Florida State faces after a 37-34 loss to the #3 Clemson. FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher added …
Read More »CFB Preview: Mississippi State Hosts Samford
A Mississippi State vs. Samford matchup means one thing for certain: the Bulldogs will win. However, which Bulldog squad comes out victorious may not be as certain. Mississippi State (2-5) will host Samford (6-1) in Week 10. The Battle of the Bulldogs in Starkville this weekend is not a guaranteed …
Read More »Strong Second Half Propels Florida to 91-63 Victory Over Eckerd
With a crowd one-tenth of the size Florida is used to, the Gators got off to a slow start, finding themselves down by one at the end of the first half. The final twenty minutes were a completely different story, as a 19-2 run midway through the second half propelled …
Read More »Mike White, John Egbunu are Ready for the Season Opener
Head coach Mike White and the Florida Gators men’s basketball team open up their season tomorrow with an exhibition at home (sort of) against the Eckerd College Tritons in Jacksonville at 7 p.m. Mike White and John Egbunu spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon and offered up some thoughts …
Read More »Florida Prepares for Homecoming Clash with Missouri
Saturday won’t only mark Florida’s homecoming game vs. Missouri, but the first time the Gators have played since October 1, when they took down Vanderbilt in Nashville, 13-6. Missouri is coming into the game off of a 42-7 loss to LSU. Like UF, Mizzou haven’t played since October 1. The …
Read More »Canyon Barry Looking to Make Instant Impact for Gators
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team has high hopes for graduate transfer Canyon Barry. Brains, basketball, bloodlines – @cbarry719 brings much to UF’s table. #Gators https://t.co/4OSdhduf3z pic.twitter.com/M3khLAcut5 — Chris Harry (@GatorsChris) October 5, 2016 The Stats Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 215 pounds, Barry graduated from the College and Charleston …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Media Day: High Expectations for a Talented Squad
A new season, but a similar cast of characters awaits Mike White in his second season as Florida’s head coach. The Gators lose Dorian Finney-Smith this year, but add explosive shooter, Canyon Barry, a transfer from the College of Charleston, Jalen Hudson, a transfer from Virginia Tech, Keith Stone, who …
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