Donovan uses boxing highlights to teach lesson of outlasting opponents
Jan. 22, 2008In a heavyweight bout, the Gators know they don't stand a chance.
In a heavyweight bout, the Gators know they don't stand a chance.
UF coach Billy Donovan held his breath.
Kentucky guard Joe Crawford didn't want to talk about it.
Everyone remembers the Magic.
When the Gators and Wildcats take the court for another storied showdown Saturday night, UF point guard Jai Lucas and Kentucky forward Patrick Patterson will instantly be transformed into heated rivals.
OXFORD, Miss. - The Gators' inability to crack the polls has been a mystery to many. Wednesday's game at No. 18 Mississippi proved UF is right where it belongs.
Weighing 150 pounds and listed as a generous 5-foot-11 inches, UF guard Jai Lucas has made a habit of playing big.
ORLANDO - You could say Joakim Noah was doomed the day he set foot in Chicago.
Weighing 150 pounds and listed as a generous 5-foot-11 inches, UF guard Jai Lucas has made a habit of playing big.
Southeastern Conference play isn't always pretty.
So far, so good.
On the hardwood and in life, UF guards Nick Calathes and Jai Lucas are like brothers, but when it comes to video games the roommates are miles apart.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - On a crowded and hostile night in Alabama, the young Gators finally proved they could play with the big boys and showed their coach just how old they really can be.
As Southeastern Conference play arrives, UF coach Billy Donovan admitted he's a little embarrassed.
JACKSONVILLE - With 7:11 left in the first half, Jai Lucas told to his teammates to "wake up" as they were trailing 19-11.
As UF guard Nick Calathes sat on the bench following another stellar performance, Coach Billy Donovan approached his young player and gave him a shot of reality.
As UF guard Nick Calathes sat on the bench following another stellar performance, Coach Billy Donovan approached his young player and gave him a shot of reality.
With the UF men's basketball team suffering through another sluggish start, guard Nick Calathes took over Monday night and left all his demons behind.
TAMPA - UF's game against Vermont on Friday night was technically a neutral site contest, but it hardly lived up to its billing.
When the UF men's basketball team heads to Tampa today to take on Vermont, all eyes will be on center Marreese Speights.