Men's Basketball

Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) embraces teammate Alijah Martin (15) during a basketball game against Norfolk State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

Denzel Aberdeen set to be cleared for fifth year with Florida

By Jeffrey Serber | July 31

The final piece to Florida’s 2026-27 roster is finalized, with the NCAA approving Denzel Aberdeen’s waiver for a fifth year at Florida on Friday.

Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) dunks the ball during a basketball game against UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

Will Richard, Golden State Warriors win 2026 NBA Summer League title

By Jeffrey Serber | July 19

Florida forward Alex Condon (21) winds up the crowd during the first half of an NCAA Tournament second round game against Iowa, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.

Alex Condon set to debut with Australia's senior basketball team

By Jeffrey Serber | July 1

Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) high fives his bench after being subbed out during the first half of an SEC Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game against Florida, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.

How Florida basketball could look with and without Denzel Aberdeen

By Jeffrey Serber | June 30

Florida center Micah Handlogten (3) and guard Urban Klavzar (7) applaud their teammates during an NCAA Tournament second round game against UConn, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

Micah Handlogten agrees to Exhibit 10 deal with Utah Jazz

By Jeffrey Serber | June 26

Florida conference home and away opponents for 2026-27 season revealed

By Jeffrey Serber | June 23

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Florida forward Thomas Haugh (10) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA Tournament second round game against Iowa, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.

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'It's national championship or bust for this team’: Haugh’s return puts Florida back in championship contention

By Colton Veres | June 9

After weighing his professional options and listening to advice from everyone, including his family and NBA veteran Draymond Green, Haugh made the choice Florida fans were hoping for. He was coming back.

Florida forward Thomas Haugh (10) dribbles down the court during the second half of an NCAA Tournament second round game against Iowa, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.

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Chasing the Gators: How Florida’s 2026-27 opponents upgraded their rosters

By Jeffrey Serber | June 2

While Florida has found success retaining many key pieces to its 2025-26 team that secured the program’s first regular-season Southeastern Conference title since 2014, many programs across the country have followed suit.

Florida head coach Todd Golden claps out his team after winning an SEC Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game against Kentucky, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.

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The return: Florida basketball primed for another title run

By Nicole Scura | May 26

With guard Xaivian Lee graduating and multiple Gators expected to test the waters of the NBA Draft, questions arose about whether Florida could rebuild a championship-caliber roster. Nonetheless, four out of five starters will make their return for the 2026-27 season, providing the Gators with a promising, experienced core and a high level of continuity.

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu (9) walks onto the court before an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Fla.

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Rueben Chinyelu returns to Florida, forgoes NBA Draft

By Jeffrey Serber | May 21

On May 21, Rueben Chinyelu announced he will return to Florida for a senior season despite taking part in the NBA Combine for this year’s draft, where he maintained strong performances and recorded the largest wingspan among all 79 prospects.

Florida head coach Todd Golden walks near his bench during the second half of an SEC Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game against Kentucky, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Florida basketball signs Domen Petrovič

By Jeffrey Serber | May 4

Florida men’s basketball signed 22-year-old forward Domen Petrovič, head coach Todd Golden announced on Monday.

during the first half of an NCAA Tournament second round game against Iowa, Saturday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.

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What once was: Florida fans reflect on last season’s national championship run

By Jeffrey Serber | Apr. 4

Fast forward about a year. Florida fans are facing the reality they will not experience the same level of excitement. Instead, following a second-round exit to Iowa March 22, Gators fans will spend Saturday’s Final Four games without the defending national champions competing, if they even choose to watch.

Florida guard Xaivian Lee (1) shoots a layup during the first half of an NCAA Tournament second round game against Iowa, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.

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NCAA Tournament Takeaways: What sank the Gators in Round of 32

By Ava DiCecca and Max Bernstein | Mar. 22

With the Gators season now over, several issues plagued UF in its defeat. Here are five areas that cost Florida a chance at the Sweet 16.

Florida stands on the court during the first half of an NCAA Tournament second round game against Iowa, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.

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Florida falls short to Iowa, exits NCAA Tournament in the second round

By Jeffrey Serber | Mar. 22

Despite the Benchmark International Arena being covered in Gator fans dressed in blue and white at tip-off, it was the Hawkeyes who got the last laugh.

Santa Fe College head coach John Ritzdorf coaches his team during an NJCAA men's basketball game against Miami Dade College in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2026.

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In his second season at Santa Fe College, coach Ritzdorf has found his rhythm

By Lilianne Fernandez | Jan. 24

The new men’s basketball coach is off to a winning start to the 2025-26 season

Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) flies through the air before a dunk during a basketball game against the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Florida ascends into National Championship

By Noah White | Apr. 7, 2025

In a rematch of SEC titans, Walter Clayton Jr. toppled top-seeded Auburn with a career-defining 34-point performance in San Antonio. With the win, Florida advances to its first national championship since 2007.

Florida Gators fans talk on the concourse of Capital One Fan Fest during Final Four weekend in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

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By air, by land, (not) by sea: Florida fans follow historic NCAA Tournament run

By Noah White and Juliana DeFilippo | Apr. 5, 2025

Final Four Saturday night when Florida will take on Auburn in the Final Four tonight at 6:09 p.m. EST. So will thousands of other Gators. Between mass carpools and emotional ties, here’s how they got there and what it means.

UF basketball player Walter Clayton Jr. (1) pictured during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers on Jan. 7, 2025.

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No. 4 Florida crowned SEC Tournament champions, enter NCAA Tournament strong

By Max Tucker | Mar. 16, 2025

For the first time in over a decade, No. 4 Florida men’s basketball hoisted the SEC Tournament championship trophy after defeating the No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers in Nashville on Sunday.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) shoots the ball in a basketball game against Alabama on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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No. 4 Florida men’s basketball advance to second-straight SEC Championship

By Max Tucker | Mar. 15, 2025

No. 4 Florida men’s basketball’s second half surge over No. 5 Alabama earned the Gators their second win over the Crimson Tide this season and their second-straight appearance in the SEC Championship in Nashville.

The three Florida senior guards check out of the game as the Florida Gators face the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla. (Matthew Lewis)

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No. 5 Florida primed for deep runs in SEC and NCAA Tournaments

By Max Tucker | Mar. 10, 2025

Florida has already been widely slated as a No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament. However, if UF can notch a win or two in the SEC tournament, the Gators would likely solidify a spot along the top-seed line in The Big Dance.