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The longest offseason in Florida Gators men’s basketball history is finally over. Wednesday, Dec. 2 will mark 270 days since UF’s 2019-20 season came to an abrupt halt due to the COVID-19...

Florida Gators basketball 2020-21 season preview: Starters, new faces, changes, predictions

The start of the 2020-21 season has been delayed for Florida Gators basketball due to COVID-19 concerns, but tipoff is nevertheless right around the corner. As of now, the Gators are expected...

Florida basketball score, takeaways: Billy Donovan honored as Gators rout Vanderbilt

As important as it was for the Florida Gators to honor former head coach Billy Donovan with his court naming on Saturday night, the Gators also had to ensure they took care...

Florida basketball score, takeaways: Gators edged by LSU in tough road loss

Just a few days after their greatest effort of the season in a demolition of the then-No. 4 Auburn Tigers, the Florida Gators were unable to continue their winning ways, falling 84-82...

Florida basketball score, takeaways: Gators stun No. 4 Auburn with blowout in O’Dome

In what has been an inconsistent, often-frustrating season for Florida Gators basketball, one of the highest-ranked teams this preseason finally pulled off a signature win with a 69-47 obliteration of the No....

Florida basketball score, takeaways: Nembhard leads road win over South Carolina

Seeking a third straight win for just the second time this season, Florida Gators basketball had a tall task ahead of it with a quick turnaround on the road against the South...

Florida basketball score, takeaways: No. 15 Gators barely survive Towson

Another nonconference home game, another contest filled with tough sledding for the No. 15 Florida Gators. After being upset in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center last Sunday by Florida State, there’s no...

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...