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Boston Celtics center Al Horford looks to pass against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during the second quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, June 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Horford, Chiozza close in on adding to UF’s basketball legacy

By Brandon Hernandez | June 13

For former Florida players like Horford and Golden State guard Chris Chiozza, the Finals are a common stomping ground.

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

Florida transfers Kyle Lofton, Trey Bonham ready for new challenge

By Jackson Castellano | June 15

Florida women’s basketball added a new coach to its staff Tuesday, as Jackie Moore was named assistant to the head coach.

Florida women’s basketball names Jackie Moore assistant to the head coach

By Brenda Bogle | June 7

Official March Madness 2020 tournament basketballs are seen in a store room at the CHI Health Center Arena, in Omaha, Neb., Monday, March 16, 2020.

Gators complete 2022-2023 roster with Aleks Szymczyk

By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 23

Former Florida basketball player Keyontae Johnson during Florida's game against the Auburn Tigers Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. A woman reported Johnson sexually assaulted her Feb. 26. The State Attorney's Office will not prosecute Johnson.

Sexual assault investigation into Keyontae Johnson halts

By Karina Wilson | July 6

Head women's basketball coach Kelly Rae Finley watches her team from the side of the court Feb. 27.

Taking Charge: Kelly Rae Finley brought Florida women’s hoops back to glory

By Brenda Bogle | June 13

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Head coach Todd Golden hires former Gator point guard and two-time national champion Taurean Green

By Brandon Hernandez | May 23

Former Florida point guard and two-time national champion Taurean Green will make his way back to Gainesville this year, returning to the Gators men’s basketball program as the director of player development.

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

By Brandon Hernandez | May 13

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.

Gators forward Keyontae Johnson at Florida's game against FSU in 2019. Johnson is entering the transfer portal, per multiple reports.

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Keyontae Johnson enters his name into the Transfer Portal

By Curtis Michaud | May 1

Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson officially entered the transfer portal Sunday.

Colin Castleton has elected to use his fifth year of eligibility to play one more season in Gainesville.

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Castleton opts to stay in Gainesville for final season

By Joseph Henry | Apr. 11

He’s not done just yet. Florida forward Colin Castleton will wear the orange and blue for one more season.

New Florida basketball head coach Todd Golden held an introductory press conference Wednesday.

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Florida hires Todd Golden as next head coach

By Jackson Castellano | Apr. 9

The team announced Friday that Todd Golden, 36, will be taking the reins of Florida men’s basketball. He is the 20th head coach in program history.

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Meet Florida basketball’s heir Todd Golden

By Joseph Henry | Apr. 4

As he enters the spotlight as Florida basketballu2019s new head coach, Todd Golden is grateful to lead a program he's always been fond of.

Keyontae Johnson during a Florida huddle Feb. 19. The senior was is under investigation for a sexual assault, reportedly taking place in February.

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Keyontae Johnson accused of sexual assault

By Jackson Castellano | Mar. 26

Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson was accused of sexual assault by police as part of an ongoing investigation into an incident that occurred on Feb. 26.

Florida forward Colin Castleton in the huddle against Iona March 16. The senior likely played his final game for the Gators Sunday versus Xavier.

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Florida finishes season with underwhelming loss to Xavier

By Jackson Castellano | Mar. 20

Florida’s season came to an end Sunday in a 72-56 loss to Xavier. “This is a low, they need to learn from it and it’ll make them better,” interim head coach Al Pinkins said.

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Florida falls to UCF in NCAA Tournament, magical season comes to a close

By Caleb Wiegandt | Mar. 19

Down three usual starters, Florida ended their NCAA Tournament hopes with a 69-52 loss to UCF Saturday.

Guard Kowacie Reeves (left) and forward Colin Castleton (right) celebrate during Florida's win over Iona in the first round of the NIT Wednesday night.

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Gritty Gators pass by Gaels to open NIT

By Joseph Henry | Mar. 17

“That one was for him. Everything out there was for him,” said Colin Castleton following Florida’s first win under its new interim coach Al Pinkins. The Gators advanced to round two of the NIT Wednesday night.

Florida head coach Kelly Rae Finley and forward Jordyn Merritt discuss the game plan before Merritt checks into the game against Missouri Feb. 27

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Battle-tested Gators look to dance past talented UCF

By Brenda Bogle | Mar. 16

Florida is dancing for the first time since the 2015-16 season and is seeded to face a determined UCF team, fresh off its first conference championship.

Florida's Kiara Smith during a game against Alabama on Feb. 18, 2021. Smith will not compete with the team in the NCAA Tournament due to a season-ending injury.

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Florida earns a 10-seed, will face UCF in NCAA Tournament

By Caleb Wiegandt | Mar. 13

Florida women’s basketball is officially dancing. UF has earned a 10-seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face UCF in the first round in Storrs, Connecticut. Kelly Rae Finley will lead the Gators into their first March Madness appearance since 2016, a potential matchup with UConn looming.

Gators head coach Mike White sends signals to his team during a Feb. 22 matchup with Arkansas. Florida lost in the second round of the SEC tournament

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Mike White's tenure comes to an end

By Joseph Henry | Mar. 13

Former Florida head coach Mike White has elected to step away from the Gators, taking the vacant head coaching position at the University of Georgia.

Freshman guard Kowacie Reeves during a Feb. 27 matchup with Auburn. Reeves propelled the Gators into overtime Thursday with a career-high 21 points.

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Florida lays tournament hopes to rest in overtime loss to Texas A&M

By Jackson Castellano | Mar. 10

Florida HC Mike White gave a somber speech to the media after Thursday’s loss to Texas A&M, which bounced the Gators from the SEC Tournament and turned their tournament hopes to wash. “A two hour microcosm of the season,” White said. “Ups, downs. Leave everything out on the floor and come up just a little bit short.”