The Florida Gators men’s basketball team has not gotten off to the start they were hoping for in Southeastern Conference play. The team has had multiple opportunities to stack Quadrant 1 victories, but they’ve failed to do so and will now have to scratch and claw their way to the …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Looks for First SEC Win
The Gators men’s basketball team is set to host the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday afternoon in the teams’ third conference game. The Gators (10-5, 0-2 SEC) and the Razorbacks (9-6, 0-2 SEC) are seeking their first SEC win of the season. Previous Games Florida is coming off of a poor …
Read More »Florida Heads to Ole Miss for First SEC Road Game
After a hard-fought contest against No. 6 Kentucky to open the Gators’ SEC men’s basketball schedule last Saturday, Florida travels to Oxford on Wednesday for a meeting with the Ole Miss Rebels. The meeting will be the first road SEC game of the season for coach Todd Golden and his …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Gators Need To Win A Lot of Basketball Games
The Back Nine comes at you after an incredible couple of weeks off and the wonderful feeling of living into the year 2024. 10. We will start with the basketball game and Florida was so close to pulling this one off. Just a few more made free throws or just …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Falls to No. 6 Kentucky After Rough Second Half
The Florida Gators took their first loss at home this basketball season Saturday when they fell to the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats at the sold-out O’Connell Center, 87-85. No. 6 Kentucky defeats Florida in a tight matchup. (Final) Florida 85, Kentucky 87 Lead scorers for @GatorsMBK were @w1clayton and @Zyonpullin2 …
Read More »Inside the International Recruiting Focus for Golden, Gators
In the ever-expanding world of basketball, the international impact on the sport is unmistakable. With international players dominating the NBA — the league’s Most Valuable Player in each of the past five seasons was born outside of the United States — and every team boasting at least one player from …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (Dec. 18)
The Back Nine comes at you with visions of sugar cookies dancing in my head, which means I’ve already started to gain some weight back. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. Or something like that. 10. Wednesday is a big day for Billy Napier and the …
Read More »Florida Set to Take On Wake Forest in ACC/SEC Challenge
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team will travel to North Carolina on Wednesday to take on Wake Forest in the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge. The new tournament will replace the ACC/Big Ten Challenge and the Big 12/SEC Challenge. The Gators are 2-1 against ACC teams so far, defeating Florida State and …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Team Takes On Rival Florida State
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team will take on Florida State at home on Friday night. This game will be the second half of the Florida-Florida State basketball doubleheader. Florida comes into this game with a 2-1 record after a 21-point win over Florida A&M on Tuesday. Florida State has …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Tips Off Season Against Loyola Maryland
The Florida men’s basketball team will look a lot different this year. The 2023-24 squad will be defined by some old faces, and many new ones. Of the 15 players on last year’s roster, only six returned. Head coach Todd Golden brought in nine new players, with five transfers and …
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