Kerry Blackshear

Fastbreak takeaways: No. 6 Florida runs through North Florida in season opener

No. 6  Florida Gators basketball (1-0) opened the season with a calm and thorough victory, picking up a 74-59 win over the North Florida Ospreys (0-1) on Tuesday night at the Stephen...

Florida basketball tops Lynn 89-71 in exhibition as Gators look to improve on both ends

No. 6 Florida Gators basketball took the court Tuesday night for the first — well, second, if you count the secret scrimmage — time this season in a 89-71 win over visiting...

Florida basketball looks to manage expectations after top 10 preseason rankings

The 2019-20 edition of Florida Gators basketball may have more talent and depth than any team since Billy Donovan was winning back-to-back national championships in Gainesville, Florida. That’s one reason why the...

Florida basketball: Dontay Bassett becomes second Gators big man sidelined

As the 2019-20 season draws closer, the pressure is beginning to mount for No. 6 Florida Gators basketball. Unfortunately for Florida, expectations for the team will not get knocked down a peg...

Florida basketball predicted to finish second in SEC, Blackshear receives honors

As the 2019-20 college basketball season draws near, preseason accolades and top 25 polls are beginning to be released. With a rebuilt roster filled with top-tier talent, the Florida Gators are getting...

Florida basketball: Gorjok Gak out indefinitely with dislocated shoulder

The injury woes continue for Florida Gators redshirt junior center Gorjok Gak, who will be out of action indefinitely after dislocating his shoulder during practice on Tuesday. Gak, who missed the entire...

How Kerry Blackshear gives Florida basketball something it has been desperately missing

Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. was the most coveted graduate transfer prospect in the nation following the 2018-19 season. Every school wanted the 6-foot-10 big-man who averaged 14.9 points and 7.5...

Florida basketball lands star transfer Kerry Blackshear Jr., eligible for 2019-20 season

After months of hand-wringing and decision making, star Virginia Tech graduate transfer Kerry Blackshear Jr. has decided to continue his collegiate basketball career with the Florida Gators. A former four-star prospect from...

Florida basketball’s NBA Draft drought continued in 2019, but it should end soon

As the Florida Gators continue their return to relevance under head coach Mike White, the program received more bad news in the 2019 NBA Draft last week, though it was not much...