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 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 »NBA Scouts in Attendance for Thursday’s Gator Basketball Scrimmage
Thursday’s Gator basketball practice included an open session for media and a scrimmage to end the day. Scouts were in attendance for NBA teams like the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors. Below are some thoughts from Thursday’s practice. Kasey Hill warming up before the scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/Jm1VOmOJEW — …
Read More »Del Rio and Offense Still Seeking Improvement After Georgia Win
Luke Del Rio has yet to repeat his 320-yard, four-touchdown performance against Kentucky in the second game of the year. But he has also yet to lose a game as the quarterback for the 6-1 Florida Gators. The redshirt sophomore is 5-0 this season, missing the Tennessee loss and the …
Read More »Call It A Comeback For Gators Linebacker Jarrad Davis
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— For the third consecutive year, the Florida football team defeated the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Field. However, it’s no question that this 24-10 victory over the Bulldogs was credited to the heavy hitting defense. A defense that featured a player no one thought would see the field to …
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 »Alhassan Helps Gators Beat Aggies In Volleyball
The Gator volleyball team continues its winning ways after beating defending SEC champion Texas A&M 3-1 (27-25, 21-25, 25-23, 25-16) on Sunday in College Station, Texas. Florida was led by junior All-American middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan who had one of the best performances by an SEC player this season. Alhassan managed to total …
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 …
Read More »Scott Stricklin Officially Announced As University of Florida Athletic Director
On Tuesday afternoon at the Otis Hawkins Center in Gainesville, Mississippi State’s Scott Stricklin was introduced as the next athletic director for the University of Florida. Stricklin, the 14th athletic director in school history, is set to replace Jeremy Foley, who has been the AD for the Gators since 1992. Stricklin had been the …
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