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UF’s performance Saturday contrasts with its lifeless 18-point drubbing against the same Kentucky team a month ago and indicates Florida’s greatest area of growth: resilience. Photo from UF-Georgia game Feb. 20.

Florida’s resiliency key in late-season surge

By Declan Walsh | 10:13pm

UF’s performance Saturday contrasts with its lifeless 18-point drubbing against the same Kentucky team a month ago and indicates Florida’s greatest area of growth: resilience.

After disappearing acts in close losses against Arkansas and South Carolina, Mann demanded the ball down the stretch Saturday. Photo from UF-Georgia game Feb. 20.

Florida basketball surges late to beat Kentucky

By Declan Walsh | Feb. 28

Tre Mann played a key role in Florida's commanding 11-3 lead in the first five minutew of Tuesday's Auburn game. Photo from UF-Georgia game Feb.21.

Gators drown Tigers in ferocious first-half showing

By Dylan O'Shea | Feb. 24

If the Gators come out with the right defensive intensity, they will create turnovers and prevent the Tigers’ offense from establishing a rhythm. Photo from UF-Georgia game Saturday.

Gators prepare for Auburn in quest for tournament berth

By Declan Walsh | Feb. 23

Florida-Texas A&M game postponed due to Aggies’ positive COVID-19 tests

By Dylan O'Shea | Feb. 11

Noah Locke scored 15 points in a losing effort Wednesday evening

Late-game collapse sees Florida loss to South Carolina

By Declan Walsh | Feb. 4

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Gators center Colin Castleton scored 21 points Sunday. Photo courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.

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Castleton secures second SEC Player of the Week award

By Declan Walsh | Feb. 1

Castleton carried the Gators on his towering shoulders, dropping a team-best 21 points and earning himself a second SEC Player of the Week award of the season.

Florida might appear on the AP Poll for the first time since November 2019. Photo courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.

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Florida basketball is the darling of advanced metrics

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 31

The Gators were the biggest winners of this weekend's SEC/Big 12 Challenge, moving up into 18th in the NET rankings, 19th in the BPI and 23rd in KenPom.

Coming into a blockbuster matchup against the Mountaineers Saturday evening, UF looked much improved guarding the interior. Photo courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.

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Florida’s second half adjustments to Culver shows development

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 30

Florida’s matchup against WVU center Derek Culver saw UF revive and exorcise demons it has been fighting all season.

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Gators outlast Mountaineers to secure huge road victory

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 30

The Gators will return to Gainesville with a massive Quad 1 victory, beating West Virginia 85-80 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge for their fourth-straight win.

Sophomore Tre Mann’s (pictured) development has been a key part of Florida’s NCAA Tournament push

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It’s beginning to look a lot like March: 1/26 Florida bracketology breakdown

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 28

As Florida bears down on the last six weeks of its schedule, the Gators are squarely in the tournament by every metric.

Lewis had missed the past four games due to health and safety protocols but made his mark against Vanderbilt, scoring 10 first-half points. Photo Courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.

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Florida dominates early, holds on late against Vanderbilt

By Dylan O'Shea | Jan. 27

The Gators won their third-straight game Wednesday against Vanderbilt in a game too close for comfort. Florida once led by as much as 22.

Omar Payne finished his second straight game in double figues, scoring ten and grabbing nine rebounds against Georgia Saturday afternoon

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A trial by fire has given Florida elite depth

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 24

Florida’s viral injury bug has opened the door for many players anchored to the end of the bench to establish a role within the team, quickly transforming a squad with glaring personnel deficiencies into one of the deepest in the SEC.

Florida emerged victorious 92-84 against Georgia Saturday night. Photo courtesy of the SEC Media Porta.

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Florida defeats Georgia behind offensive masterclass

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 23

Payne’s dominance belied the key to Florida’s success against the Bulldogs, scoring 52 points in the paint en route to a 92-84 victory Saturday night.

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Florida-Georgia set to tangle on the hardwood

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 22

A win on Saturday is important in escaping mid-table congestion in the SEC and avoiding any blemishes before a looming Selection Sunday.

What made such seasoned depth en route to a 26-point upset victory was possible because of Florida’s recruiting and hidden gems from the transfer portal. Photo courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.

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Florida’s depth was catalyst in upset win

By Dylan O'Shea | Jan. 22

The Gators depth shined through Tuesday and was the driving force behind one of Florida's biggest upsets.

Omar Payne was Florida’s most frightening force on the floor Tuesday night, logging nine points, nine rebounds, five blocks and one assist. Photo courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.

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Florida gets super-sized upset win over No. 6 Tennessee

By Dylan O'Shea | Jan. 19

Without Scottie Lewis and Colin Castleton, Florida got back into the win column Tuesday night behind a furious awakening from Omar Payne.

Scottie Lewis was declared ineligible for health and safety reasons. A timetable for his return is still unclear. Photo from UF-Arkansas game in February 2020.

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Bully ball is the bane of the Gators

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 18

Florida’s diminutive makeup was a strength when it lived in transition against inferior opposition, but against the trees of the SEC, it’s a decided disadvantage.

Junior Noah Locke knocked down two threes in a losing effort Saturday.

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Miss. St dominates the paint in victory over Florida

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 17

The Gators allowed 52 points in the paint Saturday afternoon, ensuring a 72-69 defeat despite a late-game comeback.

Gators guard Tre Mann finished with 17 points and eight rebounds, willing Florida to a comeback victory on Tuesday against Ole Miss

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Castleton’s double-double inspires late comeback against Ole Miss

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 12

A 20-2 run in the final five minutes of the game saw UF salt away a 72-63 win over Ole Miss and return to winning ways in the SEC.