Gators center Rueben Chinyelu has been dominant in Florida's last two games, tallying 26 points and 26 rebounds after a slow start to the 2025 season.

Rueben Chinyelu finds his stride after slow start to the 2025-26 season

By Jeffrey Serber | 11:33am

It took a few games for the 6-foot-10, 265 pound center to find his footing, but Chinyelu thrived against Miami on Friday.

Florida Gators forward/center Alex Condon (21) dunks during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Alex Condon channels All-American performance in Gators’ win against Hurricanes

By Luke Adragna | Nov. 16

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) celebrates during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida vs. Miami: Four keys for the Gators

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 16

Gators guard Boogie Fland shoots a free throw against the Florida State Seminoles at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

Gators escape potential upset in scrappy matchup against Florida State

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 11

Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) has struggled to shoot the ball beyond the arc, missing a mid range shot during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Todd Golden praises Boogie Fland despite shooting struggles: ‘He’s been great’

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 11

Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) dunks during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Alex Condon leads Gators in victory against North Florida

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 6

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Florida Gators forward/center Alex Condon (21) dribbles the ball during a basketball game against Norfolk State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

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Florida vs. UNF: Keys, what the Gators need to show in their home opener

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 6

Gators basketball looks to improve on key areas following a loss to Arizona. Florida returns home Thursday and will host North Florida.

Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) drives with the ball during a basketball game against the Houston Cougars in the National Championship round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Gators basketball preview: Preseason superlatives

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 3

The Alligator’s basketball reporter Jeffrey Serber gives his preseason superlatives in anticipation of the Gators' return to the court.

Florida Gators forward/center Alex Condon (21) dribbles the ball in a basketball game against Texas A&M on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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A look at the Gators' experienced frontcourt

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 3

Florida saw all four of its rotation frontcourt players return. With Thomas Haugh transitioning to small forward, coach Todd Golden's team will lean on its experienced frontcourt to drive its success.

Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) dribbles the ball in a basketball game against South Carolina on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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The Brown brothers look to make history with Florida basketball

By Jeffrey Serber | Oct. 22

Florida's Isaiah and AJ Brown look to compete as the first pair of Gators brothers to be on the court together since 1990.

Florida Gators Head Coach Todd Golden celebrates with the team after a win in a basketball game against Oklahoma on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida men’s basketball to participate in Player’s Era Championship in 2026

By Jeffrey Serber | Aug. 19

Todd Golden expressed excitement to join the Player's Era Championship tournament and bolster the Gators' non conference schedule in 2026.

Florida Gators Head Coach Todd Golden watches his team play offense in a basketball game against Auburn University on Feb. 8, 2025, in Auburn, Ala.

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Florida basketball’s conference schedule revealed for 2025-26

By Curan Ahern | Aug. 6

The Florida Gators basketball team's conference schedule was released Wednesday.

Florida Gators Head Coach Todd Golden coaches his team on offense in a basketball game against South Carolina on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Gators basketball adds Alex Kovatchev, fills final scholarship spot

By Luke Adragna | July 14

Florida basketball filled its final scholarship spot Monday morning and added a former Sacramento State guard.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) surrounded by teammates, raises the national championship trophy after winning the National Championship against the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Walter Clayton Jr. named SEC Male Athlete of the Year

By Luke Adragna | July 9

Florida men's basketball guard Walter Clayton Jr. became the 14th Florida athlete to receive the SEC Athlete of the Year honors Wednesday.

Florida Gators Head Coach Todd Golden points at one of his players during a basketball game against Auburn University on Feb. 8, 2025, in Auburn, Ala.

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Florida basketball’s non-conference schedule revealed for 2025-26

By Curan Ahern | July 1

Florida basketball released its non conference schedule for the 2025-26 season.

UF basketball player Olivier Rioux (32) high-fives teammate Sam Alexis (4) during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers on Jan. 7, 2025.

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Olivier Rioux set to compete with FIBA U19 Canadian team

By Luke Adragna | June 27

Florida 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux is set to compete with Canada's FIBA U19 team over the summer.

Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) holds the national championship trophy and smiles after winning the National Championship against the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Will Richard selected by Golden State Warriors with No. 56 pick

By Luke Adragna | June 26

Former Florida guard Will Richard was selected in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) and guard Alijah Martin (15) celebrate with a hug after winning the National Championship against the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Alijah Martin gets selected by Toronto Raptors with No. 39 pick

By Luke Adragna | June 26

Florida guard Alijah Martin was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) takes a post game interview with ESPN after the Gators win a basketball game against Auburn University on Feb. 8, 2025, in Auburn, Ala.

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Walter Clayton Jr. goes No. 18 overall to the Utah Jazz

By Luke Adragna | June 25

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. was selected 18th overall to the Utah Jazz.

Former UF assistant coach Mark Daigneault’s path from Gainesville to the NBA.

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Mark Daigneault’s rise: former Florida coach becomes NBA Champion

By Luke Adragna | June 24

Former Florida assistant coach Mark Daigneault led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first championship in franchise history.