Almost exactly a year ago today, the Gators were a team in turmoil.
After tests during the Thanksgiving holiday revealed Erik Murphy had a torn meniscus, the Gators were grateful to learn this week their starting forward’s knee injury was not as severe as originally thought.
In Billy Donovan’s milestone game Monday, the Gators made sure they weren’t the team feeling pressure.
ORLANDO — Though the Gators didn’t play their prettiest game on Monday night or win by their largest margin of the young season, they saw no problem in drenching their coach in a ceremonial Gatorade bath.
ORLANDO — For as long as junior forward Erik Murphy is going to be sidelined by a meniscus tear in his right knee, the Gators are going to rely on sophomore Will Yeguete.
In the midst of his 18th season as a head coach and on the threshold of a career milestone, it takes more than winning games to keep Billy Donovan going.
Though the Gators exited the O’Connell Center on Friday night far from full-strength, they showed no signs of slowing down while on the court.
Through four games this season, it has been easy to guess where the Gators are going to find their offense.
TAMPA — Before leaving Gainesville, Kenny Boynton purposefully stayed late in the gym to keep his shooting touch fresh.
In his first three starts this season, the only thing slowing down junior Erik Murphy’s shot has been his inability to stay on the court.
In a program with as illustrious a history as that of Florida swimming, it is not often that something is accomplished for the first time.
Two days after facing their toughest frontcourt test of the young season, a possible injury caused the Gators to get creative with their lineup down low.
Following Tuesday’s loss to the Buckeyes, a rough patch of poor weather waylaid the Gators’ chances of a timely return to Gainesville.
Matt: Despite a loss to Ohio State on Tuesday, it’s clear this Florida basketball team is going to be very good this season.
Coach Billy Donovan went into Columbus, Ohio, knowing his guard-laden Gators would be exposed somewhere on the court.
Hangovers aren’t fun. At all.
Following his first career double-double on Friday, Patric Young had no problem pointing out college basketball’s top post player.
When Brad Beal struggled to knock down 3-pointers in his career opener, he quickly found comfort scoring in a variety of ways.
While the Gators’ guards again showcased their scoring prowess Friday night, sophomore center Patric Young took control of nearly everything else.
Before his interest in baseball fizzled and a future in basketball became a reality, Patric Young would start the occasional wrestling match with his dad.
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