Sports | Men's Basketball
Motivated Young hoping to fuel guard-heavy Gators
By MATT WATTS | June 15, 2011Listening to sophomore Patric Young talk about Florida’s season-ending loss in March at the NCAA Tournament, it’s clear he hasn’t put the game behind him.
Pelphrey reunites with Donovan, UF
By MATT WATTS | May 11, 2011John Pelphrey knows Florida.
Murphy, Larson arrest audio released
By GREG LUCA | Apr. 13, 2011A 34-minute audio clip from St. Augustine police features Erik Murphy and Cody Larson admitting to underage drinking and breaking into a car.
Gators hire two assistants
By GREG LUCA | Apr. 12, 2011Suddenly, Billy Donovan finds himself as, in his words, “the only one standing.”
Larson, Murphy suspended following arrest
By GREG LUCA | Apr. 11, 2011Florida sophomore Erik Murphy and freshman Cody Larson have been officially suspended from the team, coach Billy Donovan announced Monday.
Larson, Murphy arrested, charged with burglary
By GREG LUCA | Apr. 10, 2011Florida sophomore Erik Murphy and freshman Cody Larson were arrested early Sunday morning on third-degree felony burglary charges, according to the St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office.
Shyatt inks five-year deal as Wyoming’s head coach
By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 31, 2011After helping lead Florida back to the Elite Eight, Larry Shyatt is returning to his former home.
Gators’ season ends just short of Final Four
By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 27, 2011NEW ORLEANS — With 9:26 left in regulation, Florida held an 11-point lead, staring at a trip to the Final Four and a return to national prominence.
Gators fall in OT, lose chance at Final Four
By GREG LUCA | Mar. 26, 2011NEW ORLEANS— With 9:26 left in regulation, the Gators held an
Florida, Butler square off with Final Four berth at stake
By GREG LUCA | Mar. 26, 2011NEW ORLEANS— Although Butler is a rising mid-major from
Dreaming and Delivering: Parsons fulfills potential, continues to raise expectations
By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 23, 2011When Chandler Parsons was in first grade, back at Highlands Elementary School, he had to draw a picture showing what he wanted to do when he grew up.
Gators look to stop elite scorer Fredette
By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 23, 2011The Gators have faced dynamic scorers throughout the season, but none of them compare to what they will see tonight.
Tyus stepping up intensity in final Tournament run
By GREG LUCA | Mar. 22, 2011After an up-and-down season, Alex Tyus is focused on ending his career in style.
Gators wary of threats beyond Fredette in rematch
By GREG LUCA | Mar. 21, 2011Contrary to popular opinion, BYU is not a one-man team.
Walker leads Florida past UCLA, into Sweet 16
By GREG LUCA | Mar. 20, 2011TAMPA — After a year filled with clutch shots in big moments, there was little surprise when the Gators turned to Erving Walker with their season on the line.
Walker sends Gators into Sweet 16
By GREG LUCA | Mar. 19, 2011TAMPA— After a year filled with clutch shots in big moments, there
Gators breeze by Gauchos, advance to face UCLA
By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 17, 2011TAMPA- After three seasons without an NCAA Tournament victory, the Gators worked their way back into the win column in dominating fashion.
Marching Together: Familiarity breeds success as Tournament begins
By GREG LUCA | Mar. 16, 2011As the Gators sat at 5-2 following a loss to UCF, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament seemed impossible.
What your bracket says about you
Mar. 16, 2011Note: The following column is not meant in any way to disrespect women. It may seem to address only men, but this is because the columnist wishes to follow the format laid out in the Holy Bible. By “man,” he means “any human being who partakes in awesome things.” If, by chance, you are a single woman who happens to fall in that category, do not hesitate to e-mail the columnist. He is free this weekend.