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KeVaughn Allen dunks during Florida's 94-71 win over the University of Arkansas at Little Rock at the O'Connell Center on Dec. 21, 2016.

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Column: Stay aggressive, KeVaughn Allen

By Ray Boone | Jan. 19, 2017

He doesn’t say much.

Florida guard Delicia Washington (0) drives to the basket around Mississippi State center Teaira McCowan (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)

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Despite growing pains, freshman making early impact

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 19, 2017

Delicia Washington’s teammates and coaches have recently begun referring to her as "WIP," a nickname she originally received from head coach Amanda Butler.

Florida head coach Mike White communicates with players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

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‘Cocks rise to occasion, topple No. 19 UF

By Ray Boone | Jan. 18, 2017

Kasey Hill knifed through a forest of players like a speeding predator toward its prey. He ripped the ball out of the hands of South Carolina forward Sedee Keita and sprinted down the court. Florida’s 6-foot-1 guard was all alone when he leapt into the air and kissed the ball off the glass and into the basket.

UF head coach Mike White looks on in Florida's 80-76 win against Georgia on Jan. 14, 2017, at the O'Connell Center.

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UF playing well, but still has room to improve

By Ray Boone | Jan. 17, 2017

Florida coach Mike White despises one-handed rebounding.

UF forward Keith Stone prepares to shoot a free throw in Florida's 80-76 win against Georgia on Jan. 14, 2017, at the O'Connell Center.

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UF redshirt freshman becoming a Stone-cold killer

By Matt Brannon | Jan. 16, 2017

No. 19 Florida needed a freshman to close out its conference rival.

UF forward Ronni Williams goes for a layup during Florida's 53-45 win against LSU on Jan. 17, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Williams: Gators need to win their next 11 games

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 16, 2017

Ronni Williams still believes the Florida women’s basketball team can bounce back from its rough start to SEC play.

Florida's Ronni Williams looks to pass during UF's 85-79 win over Kentucky on Jan. 31, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Gators remain winless in SEC play with loss to Aggies

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 15, 2017

As the final two minutes of the first quarter began to tick down, Ronni Williams stood at the top of the key, ball in her hands, and stared down defender Jasmine Lumpkin.

UF guard Canyon Barry attempts a layup in Florida's 94-71 win over The University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Dec. 21 at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

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Behind late rally, Florida downs Georgia

By Matt Brannon | Jan. 14, 2017

When they had a chance to tie the game, the Gators dribbled the ball out of bounds.

Florida coach Mike White calls out instructions to his team during Florida's 88-79 loss to Kentucky on March 1, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Column: Florida's men's basketball team needs to improve its second half defense

By Ray Boone | Jan. 12, 2017

As Mike White took to the lectern after Florida’s win over Ole Miss on Jan. 3, there was a sense of relief spread across his face.

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Gators 'humbled' by No. 4 Mississippi State on road

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 12, 2017

The Florida women’s basketball team has faced a brutal start to SEC play, and its conference record continues to deteriorate.

Haley Lorenzen attempts a layup during Florida's 92-69 loss to Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference Tournament on March 4, 2016, at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

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UF faces tough task at Mississippi State

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 11, 2017

Concerned friends and family members have been contacting Haley Lorenzen all week.

Florida guard Kasey Hill drives the ball against Alabama forward Jimmie Taylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Gators escape Tuscaloosa with sixth straight win

By Ray Boone | Jan. 10, 2017

It was all too close in Coleman Coliseum.

UF coach Mike White talks with guard KeVaughn Allen during Florida’s 77-63 win against Georgia on Jan.2, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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White: KeVaughn Allen doesn't understand how good he is

By Matt Brannon | Jan. 9, 2017

KeVaughn Allen didn’t even know he won SEC Player of the Week.

Amanda Butler calls out instructions during Florida's 92-69 loss to Kentucky at the SEC Tournament on March 4, 2016.

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Following putrid second quarter, Florida falls to South Carolina

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 8, 2017

With two minutes left in the second quarter, A’ja Wilson and Alaina Coates smacked Dyandria Anderson’s layup attempt out of bounds like they were spiking a volleyball.