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Florida head coach Todd Golden coaches the Gators' during a practice the day before their Southeastern Conference tournament game Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

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Basketball coach’s departure offered Florida a Golden opportunity

By Luke Adragna | Oct. 30, 2024

The University of Georgia’s colorway represents pure evil in the eyes of Florida fans. According to them, wearing it would be nothing short of committing treason. So on Jan. 27, when Mike White, the former head coach of the Florida Gators men’s basketball team, entered the Stephen C. O’Connell Center donning the red and black colorway, reactions ensued as expected.

UF basketball player and freshman Isaiah Brown poses for a photograph.

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Fearless freshman will have chance to make immediate impact for UF men’s basketball

By Max Tucker | Oct. 28, 2024

Freshman guard Isaiah Brown is set to embark on his first collegiate game with the Gators Nov. 4.

Florida head coach Todd Golden watches his team from the sideline during the Gators' 69-68 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, Thursday, March 9, 2023.

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Gators basketball ranked No. 21 in preseason AP Top 25

By Luke Adragna | Oct. 14, 2024

Florida basketball ranked No. 21 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday morning. The Gators’ ranking represents another significant milestone under head coach Todd Golden.

Sophomore center Micah Handlogten dribbles the ball down the court during the Florida Gators men's basketball open practice on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

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Returners and newcomers primed to step up in Florida’s frontcourt

By Luke Adragna | Oct. 1, 2024

Key returners and newcomers in Florida’s frontcourt are expected to make a big jump for Gators men’s basketball in wake of Micah Handlogten’s redshirt season. Forwards Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh are at the top of the list.

Junior guard Walter Clayton Jr. drives in for a layup in Florida’s 79-70 win against Mississippi State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.

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Three takeaways from Florida men’s basketball’s first open practice

By Luke Adragna | Sep. 25, 2024

Senior guard Alijah Martin casually strutted into the Hugh Hathcock Basketball Complex to speak to the media ahead of his first official practice.

Former Gator basketball player Patric Young participates in Gator Walk during Championship Reunion Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

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Joyful purpose: Patric Young’s inspirational legacy lives on at 629 Open

By Max Tucker | Sep. 23, 2024

Patric Young hasn’t let the hardships get the best of him throughout his life. In fact, he’s thrived in moments of adversity to create a heartwarming organization better known as the Patric Young Foundation. The two-time All-SEC honoree and 1,000-career point scorer, who reached three Elite Eights and a Final Four with the Florida men’s basketball team, appreciates life today more than ever, he said.

Florida's 2021-22 men's basketball team, pictured during a Nov. 14 game against Florida State

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Florida men’s basketball lands outstanding talent in graduate guard Kyle Lofton

By Brandon Hernandez | May 13, 2022

Graduate guard Kyle Lofton committed and signed with UF Friday. The former guard for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies will provide the Gators with elite ball-handling and facilitating after their recent losses of players at the position, including former Gators Tyree Appleby and Brandon McKissic.