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Sophomore guard Riley Kugel goes up for a layup during the Florida Gators' 93-73 win against the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.
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Analysis: The Riley Kugel experience is must-watch basketball

By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 7, 2023

Sophomore guard Riley Kugel has been highly regarded as a potential breakout player heading into his second season in Gainesville and was named to the Coaches’ Preseason First-Team All-SEC team. He’s already proving why he was tabbed to the list as he scored 23 points, grabbed six steals and dished four assists in UF’s 93-73 season-opening win against Loyola Maryland. 

Florida head coach Todd Golden coaches the Gators' during a practice the day before their Southeastern Conference tournament game Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
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Preview into Florida’s season opener opponent Loyola Maryland

By Brandon Hernandez | Nov. 6, 2023

Any underdog team can go into enemy territory and grab a win in the world of college basketball. Especially when no team has played a minute on the court for the 2023-2024 season. In the case of the Florida Gators men’s basketball team, they’ll look to avoid this going into their season opener against the underdog Loyola Maryland Greyhounds — an opponent they’ve never faced.

Sophomore guard Denzel Aberdeen dunks the ball over the head of UF head coach Todd Golden in the Gators' Orange & Blue scrimmage on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Gators men’s basketball get ready for season in Orange & Blue Scrimmage

By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 3, 2023

The Florida Gators men’s basketball gave fans their first look at the team in the team’s Orange & Blue scrimmage Thursday night. The event consisted of a scrimmage, a 3-point contest and a dunk contest. The night was highlighted by sophomore guard Denzel Aberdeen. He won the dunk contest and followed his victory with a dunk over the head of head coach Todd Golden. 

Sophomore center Micah Handlogten dribbles the ball down the court during the Florida Gators men's basketball open practice on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.
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Todd Golden breaks down Gators’ scrimmage against Miami

By Jackson Reyes | Oct. 24, 2023

The Florida Gators men’s basketball team played a secret scrimmage against the Miami Hurricanes this past weekend and came away with a 91-89 victory behind closed doors. Although Florida’s victory won’t count to its 2023 record, the win is still impressive with the Hurricanes being the preseason Associated Press No. 13 team in the country. 

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