Florida’s viral injury bug has opened the door for many players anchored to the end of the bench to establish a role within the team, quickly transforming a squad with glaring personnel deficiencies into one of the deepest in the SEC.
Payne’s dominance belied the key to Florida’s success against the Bulldogs, scoring 52 points in the paint en route to a 92-84 victory Saturday night.
A win on Saturday is important in escaping mid-table congestion in the SEC and avoiding any blemishes before a looming Selection Sunday.
The Gators depth shined through Tuesday and was the driving force behind one of Florida's biggest upsets.
Without Scottie Lewis and Colin Castleton, Florida got back into the win column Tuesday night behind a furious awakening from Omar Payne.
Florida’s diminutive makeup was a strength when it lived in transition against inferior opposition, but against the trees of the SEC, it’s a decided disadvantage.
The Gators allowed 52 points in the paint Saturday afternoon, ensuring a 72-69 defeat despite a late-game comeback.
A 20-2 run in the final five minutes of the game saw UF salt away a 72-63 win over Ole Miss and return to winning ways in the SEC.
Florida has an opportunity to right the ship Tuesday night as Ole Miss visits the O'Connell Center.
Florida picked the wrong time for its worst shooting performance of the season in a 76-58 loss to Kentucky on Saturday.
Fortunately for Florida, its subsequent game against the blue-blooded Kentucky Wildcats Saturday is an uncharacteristically easy matchup.
The Gators struggled and were ultimately overwhelmed by the size and physicality of the Crimson Tide, losing 86-71 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Florida is 2-0 after returning to the court following star junior forward Keyontae Johnson’s collapse during an 83-71 loss against FSU Dec. 12.
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Representatives were unable to confirm UF men’s basketball’s Wednesday night matchup versus North Florida following Keyontae Johnson’s collapse on the court against Florida State.
The Gators dropped their first game of the season at FSU, shaken by junior Keyontae Johnson's injury.
Gators forward Keyontae Johnson collapsed midcourt at FSU on Saturday. He is currently at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.
Florida dominated Stetson, defeating the Hatters 84-40 in the Gators' 2020-2021 home opener.
Florida scored 90 points in its win over Boston College, the most against an ACC school since 1999.
The Gators managed a comeback win over Army on Wednesday in their first game of the season.
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