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Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden holds a ball during a a practice before the SEC men's basketball tournament Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Florida basketball lands commitment from four-star small forward CJ Ingram

By Krisha Sanghavi | Aug. 12

The Gators basketball team picked up a four-star commitment from small forward CJ Ingram.

Florida men’s basketball head coach Todd Golden coaches his team during a game against the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, February 18, 2024.

Florida men’s basketball roster is revamped for 2024-25 season

By Max Tucker | June 3

Gators men's basketball guard Walter Clayton Jr. shoots a floater in the team's win over Georgia in Athens on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Guard Walter Clayton Jr. withdraws from draft, will return to Florida

By Max Bernstein | May 27

Gators men's basketball center Micah Handlogten flexes after a basket in Florida's 102-98 victory over Georgia Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Micah Handlogten embraces new role into likely redshirt season

By Max Tucker | May 13

Florida men’s basketball at three commits from transfer portal so far in offseason

By Bennett Solomon | Apr. 22

Florida head coach Todd Golden stands on the court during the Gators' practice the day before their Southeastern Conference tournament game Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Florida earns verbal commitment from four-star guard Alex Lloyd

By Max Tucker | Apr. 17

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Florida head coach Todd Golden watches his team in practice at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

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Gators men’s basketball gets first offseason transfer in Chattanooga’s Sam Alexis

By Bennett Solomon | Apr. 13

Florida men’s basketball earned its first transfer of the offseason in Chattanooga forward Sam Alexis.

Gators sophomore guard Riley Kugel goes up for a dunk in the team's win over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

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Florida guard Riley Kugel entering transfer portal

By Bennett Solomon | Mar. 27

Wednesday, Florida men’s basketball sophomore guard Riley Kugel announced he’s entering the transfer portal.

Gators men's basketball freshman forward Thomas Haugh goes to help up guard Walter Clayton Jr. in the team's win over the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, February 18, 2024.

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Despite early exit in March Madness, signs of promise evident for Florida program

By Max Tucker | Mar. 24

Despite an early exit from the NCAA Tournament, Florida men’s basketball team exceeded outside expectations and signs of promise are evident going forward.

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. fires a jump shot in the Gators' 77-57 home win over the Merrimack Warriors on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

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Gators lose in heartbreaking fashion, fall to Colorado in Round of 64

By Bennett Solomon | Mar. 22

Despite 33 points from guard Walter Clayton Jr. Colorado's KJ Simpson's jump shot from the baseline with 1.7 seconds remaining crushed Florida's tournament hopes.

Florida men's basketball head coach Todd Golden shows emotion on the bench during the team's game at the University of Georgia on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

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Gators accomplished goal of making the tournament, now ‘want to put Florida back on the map’

By Bennett Solomon | Mar. 22

Gators men’s basketball accomplished their goal of making the NCAA Tournament. Tyrese Samuel and co. want to put Florida back on the map.

Junior guard Walter Clayton Jr. drives in for a layup in Florida’s 79-70 win against Mississippi State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.

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Gators set to open tournament against Colorado

By Max Tucker | Mar. 21

The Florida Gators men’s basketball team will take on the Colorado Buffaloes at 4:30 p.m. in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis, Friday.

Florida men's basketball players celebrate on the bench in a win over Arkansas on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

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Florida men’s basketball: Updates on Handlogten, adjusting without him and preparing for two teams

By Bennett Solomon | Mar. 20

As Florida men's basketball prepares for the NCAA Tournament, they are still without a set opponent and will prepare without Micah Handlogten on the court.

Florida sophomore guard Denzel Aberdeen celebrates after slamming a dunk against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Gators’ 105-87 win on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

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Florida men’s basketball prepares for NCAA Tournament as No. 7 seed without Handlogten

By Bennett Solomon and Max Tucker | Mar. 18

Down its starting center for the remainder of the year, the Gators men’s basketball team will open NCAA Tournament play Friday against either Boise State or Colorado.

Sophomore center Micah Handlogten dunks the ball in the Gators' 93-73 win against the Loyola Greyhounds on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

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Florida falls to Auburn in SEC Championship

By Max Tucker | Mar. 17

After Florida men’s basketball center Micah Handlogten was stretched off the court early in the game, UF was unable to come out with a win against Auburn in the SEC Championship.

Florida sophomore Denzel Aberdeen makes a dunk against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday, March 5. Photo by Ryan Friedenberg

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No quit, no surrender, Gators advance to SEC Championship with win over Texas A&M

By Max Tucker | Mar. 16

The guard splashed home a 3-point shot from the left corner which was the icing on the cake for what was his best performance in his collegiate career. His play led UF and ultimately was the difference in ending the Aggies shot at an SEC title.

Gators men's basketball graduate student guard Zyon Pullin drives to the basket during the Florida Gators men's basketball game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Photo by Ryan Friedenberg

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Gators dominate Alabama to advance to SEC Tournament Semifinals

By Max Tucker | Mar. 16

The Gators men’s basketball team took down the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Tournament Quarterfinals, Friday. Florida advanced to the semifinals for the second time in five years.

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Gators hold off Georgia, advance to SEC Tournament Quarterfinals

By Max Tucker | Mar. 15

The Gators arrived in Nashville for the second time in six days to begin a new chapter of their season. Florida seeked to have a more successful road trip this time around after suffering a surprising road loss to Vanderbilt Saturday.

Florida head coach Todd Golden watches his team from the sideline during the Gators' 69-68 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, Thursday, March 9, 2023.

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Todd Golden agrees to contract extension through 2030

By Bennett Solomon | Mar. 14

Gators men’s basketball head coach Todd Golden has agreed to a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the program until the 2029-2030 season.

Gators men's basketball junior guard Will Richard begins to shoot the ball in the team's 77-64 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

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Florida falls to Vanderbilt in shocking upset fashion

By Max Tucker | Mar. 9

UF had one last chance to draw up a game-winning play during a timeout with seconds remaining but a crucial turnover on the baseline by junior guard Walter Clayton Jr. solidified the Commodore’ victory.