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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

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. Omaha was to host a first and second round in the NCAA college basketball Division I tournament, which was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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

By Brandon Hernandez | May 23

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

Keyontae Johnson enters his name into the Transfer Portal

By Curtis Michaud | May 1

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

Castleton opts to stay in Gainesville for final season

By Joseph Henry | Apr. 11

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

Florida hires Todd Golden as next head coach

By Jackson Castellano | Apr. 9

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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.

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.

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.

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.”

Mike White leads a team huddle Feb. 19. His Gators face the Texas A&M Aggies Thursday in the SEC Tournament.

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The road to redemption goes through Tampa

By Joseph Henry | Mar. 8

Florida’s SEC Tournament matchup Thursday will be a make-or-break game for the Gators’ Big Dance aspirations.

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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Thsiebwe, Wildcats spoil Florida’s Senior Day

By Joseph Henry | Mar. 5

Kentucky's Oscar Thsiebwe dominated Florida to the tune of 27 points and 15 rebounds. This marks the second loss to the Wildcat's this season and leaves UF with work to do in the SEC Tournament.

Graduate transfer Phlandrous Fleming Jr. loads up a jump shot against Auburn Feb. 19. Fleming had a clutch block and 3-point make down the stretch Tuesday against Vanderbilt.

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Florida survives in Nashville to grab 19th win

By Jackson Castellano | Mar. 1

With six seconds remaining, Phlandrous Fleming Jr. launched a three to put Florida ahead of Vanderbilt. “They called the play ‘home run,’” Fleming said. “I was wondering who would go and get it.” Fleming went and got it, and he hit it out of the park.

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Castleton scores career-high 29 in loss to Arkansas

By Joseph Henry | Feb. 22

“We have to be desperate, we have to be urgent now,” said Florida forward Anthony Duruji following Tuesday night’s loss to No. 18 Arkansas. Colin Castleton set a new career-high in points, but it wasn’t enough to take down the Razorbacks.

Florida's Phlandrous Fleming matches up against Florida State's Matthew Cleveland during a Nov. 14 game.

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Florida hoops gets trampled by No. 5 Kentucky, 78-57

By Jesse Richardson | Feb. 12

Kentucky center Oscar Tshwiebe proved too much for Florida to handle in a 21-point loss to the Wildcats. “He’s probably the best rebounder I’ve ever played against.” Colin Castleton said.

Florida's Myreon Jones dunks during a Dec. 6 game against Texas Southern. The Penn State transfer led the game with 23 points shooting 9-11 from the field

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Florida outlasts Georgia to earn fourth straight win

By Jackson Castellano | Feb. 9

Florida held strong against UGA despite the ‘Dawgs comeback effort in the closing minutes.

Florida's Colin Castleton takes the ball up the court during a Nov. 14 game against Florida State. Castleton led the Gators in points and minutes played Saturday in a crucial victory over Ole Miss.

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Florida basketball prevails in Castleton’s triumphant return

By Jesse Richardson | Feb. 5

Florida stole an overtime win thanks to a Tyree Appleby double-double and return of Colin Castleton.

Tyree Appleby paces the ball up the floor against Missouri March 4.

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Florida men’s basketball steals road win in clash with Mizzou

By Jackson Castellano | Feb. 2

Florida senior Tyree Appleby was all positives after a huge performance in a 66-65 victory over Mizzou that went down to the wire on Wednesday night.

Florida's Tyree Appleby pictured during a Nov. 14 game against Florida State

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Florida completes comeback in the SEC-Big 12 Challenge

By Jackson Castellano | Jan. 29

“Whatever Mike White said to his team at halftime was a lot better than what I said.” Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton gave praise to the Gators after Florida men’s hoops came back from being down 16 in the first half to grab the win. Jackson Castellano has more on Saturday.