ORLANDO — It was fairly obvious on Thursday, even as the final seconds ticked off the clock, and even as the game’s outcome wasn’t in question.
ORLANDO — In the first possession of his first NCAA Tournament game, Kevarrius Hayes lost the ball under the rim.
ORLANDO — Before the Gators set foot on the court at the Amway Center for their first NCAA Tournament action in two years, Mike White turned on the locker room’s TV.
Before Justin Leon takes the court, before he slips on his No. 23 jersey, before the arena doors open and Florida basketball fans flood in, his mom is awake in Arkansas.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Minutes after defeating Georgia to advance to the SEC semifinals, Kentucky coach John Calipari was asked a question.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Gators held the world’s saddest pizza party in a solemn locker room after being bounced from the SEC Tournament in their first game.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It was all hugs and smiles.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After an abrupt exit from the SEC Tournament, Florida will enter March Madness as a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a sea of sulking players and buzzing reporters, Mike White sat alone.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With 9.7 seconds left, Kasey Hill darted down the court. The Gators had just erased an eight-point deficit in the final minutes, and now with the game tied, their point guard could complete the comeback.
Kasey Hill dribbled the ball quickly down the court as the seconds ticked away.
Keith Stone stood in the right corner as Canyon Barry drove toward the basket.
After Canyon Barry finished his last regular-season home game on Wednesday, collecting a team-high 14 points, four rebounds, three assists and one emphatic block, coach Mike White delivered a message to would-be award voters.
While Schuyler Rimmer’s first start for Florida seemed surreal, the elbow to the face from Arkansas’ Moses Kingsley was unmistakably authentic.
Kasey Hill stepped into the shot with confidence.
Three special circumstances will set Florida’s matchup with Arkansas tonight apart.
If you’re an avid college basketball fan and you’ve found yourself wondering who should win SEC Coach of the Year, then you haven’t been paying very close attention.
To Gators fans, Florida’s 76-66 loss to Kentucky probably felt like a slap in the face.
Malik Monk looked like a mythical animal in Lexington.
I have to admit, I was slightly surprised at the outcome of Tuesday night’s game between No. 13 Florida and South Carolina.
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