Basketball

Florida basketball score, takeaways: Gators exorcise demons, throttle No. 20 Florida State

On a weekend that saw the football team reach a new low, at least defensively, Florida Gators basketball put together the exact opposite performance. Florida took it to the No. 20 Florida...

Florida basketball recruiting: Gators sign Malik Reneau, Jalen Reed, Denzel Aberdeen for 2022 class

Florida Gators basketball has inked three top prospects in the Class of 2022 with five-star forward Malik Reneau (Hialeah, FL), four-star forward Jalen Reed (Castaic, CA) and three-star guard Denzel Aberdeen (Orlando,...

Florida basketball score, takeaways: New-look Gators handle Elon in season opener

Florida Gators basketball (1-0) got off to a hot start to open the 2021-22 season, thoroughly defeating the Elon Phoenix (0-1) inside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Gators led by as...

Florida basketball recruiting: Four-star PF Jalen Reed commits to Gators, boosting 2022 class

Florida Gators basketball landed another massive verbal commitment on Tuesday with four-star power forward Jalen Reed (Castaic, CA) committing to join the program’s Class of 2022. He is the second big-time prospect...

Florida basketball recruiting: 2022 guard Denzel Aberdeen commits to Gators

The Florida Gators’ growing Class of 2022 added another member Sunday as guard Denzel Aberdeen (Orlando, FL) committed to join the program next season. He is the second prospect to commit to...

Florida basketball recruiting: Four-star Malik Reneau commits to Gators, kicks off 2022 class

After consecutive seasons of disappointing hauls in recruiting and a slow start in building its Class of 2022, Florida Gators basketball hauled in a big name Wednesday as four-star power forward Malik...

Florida basketball recruiting: Guard Elijah Kennedy signs with Gators for upcoming season

With the 2021-22 season fast approaching and an open scholarship remaining, Florida Gators basketball filled its remaining vacancy Monday when guard Elijah Kennedy (Virginia Beach, VA) signed with the program. He will...

2021 NBA Draft picks: Florida PG Tre Mann selected in first round by Oklahoma City Thunder

For the first time in nine years, a Florida Gators basketball player was selected in the first round of an NBA Draft. Point guard Tre Mann was chosen with the No. 18...

Florida men’s, women’s basketball to play in Jumpman Invitational for three years starting in 2022

Florida Gators basketball will get some top-tier competition on its schedule over three seasons as the men’s and women’s programs have both agreed to participate in the Jumpman Invitational each December in...

Florida basketball: Colin Castleton withdraws from 2021 NBA Draft, returns for senior season

Florida Gators junior forward Colin Castleton announced Sunday that he has decided to return to school for his senior season after entering his name in the 2021 NBA Draft to test the...