This weekend could prove to be more than just a chance for Florida to get its first Southeastern Conference win after a shaky start.
Freshman phenom John Wall received the majority of the pregame hype, but it was his fellow freshman guard who stole the show Tuesday night.
Tonight won’t be the first time Kenny Boynton has gone toe-to-toe with John Wall.
Florida is hoping its defensive meltdown against Vanderbilt was just a one-time affair.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Florida finally fixed its woeful outside shooting, but one of the Gators’ supposed strengths turned into a glaring weakness Saturday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Florida finally fixed its woeful outside shooting, but one of the Gators’ supposed strengths turned into a glaring weakness on Saturday.
The Gators have spent plenty of time working to get their three-point shots falling again – extra shots in practice, individual shooting sessions, breaking down film.
Chandler Parsons’ miracle 75-foot game-winner at N.C. State on Sunday may have salvaged Florida’s Christmas break, but it didn’t hide the ugly truth from Billy Donovan.
RALEIGH, N.C. — With Florida down by two points and only two seconds remaining in overtime, Chandler Parsons pulled down a rebound off a missed free throw, took one dribble and let the ball fly just before the final buzzer sounded.
RALEIGH, N.C. – With Florida down by two points and just two seconds remaining in overtime, Chandler Parsons pulled down a rebound, took one dribble and let the ball fly right before the final buzzer sounded.
When Florida’s already-depleted frontcourt got a little bit thinner, Erik Murphy stepped up to fill the void.
After a buzzer beater from Kenny Boynton pushed Florida’s lead to 21 at halftime, the Gators had reason to head to the locker room fired up. Although the team came out with a win, Florida had a little less to smile about after the final horn sounded.
Up by one with 12.7 seconds to go, Florida faced an opportunity to bring its two-game losing streak to an end Tuesday night. All the Gators needed was one stop on defense.
SUNRISE - After a hot early season run had Florida riding high, the Gators are starting to come back down to earth.
TAMPA – Rick Jackson started off the game hot, and Wesley Johnson helped cool the Gators’ hopes of a top-10 upset.
It’s the top-10 showdown nobody saw coming.
The grueling portion of Florida’s early season schedule has taken its toll.
JACKSONVILLE — So far this season, the Gators have built their identity on defense, a sharp contrast to the team that lived and died by its 3-point shooting a year ago.
JACKSONVILLE - So far this season, Florida's defense has made up for its lackluster 3-point performances. The Gators' outside shooters returned the favor Friday night.
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