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SPORTS | COLUMNS

Believe in yourself. Trust me, it's worth it

By Evan Lepak | Dec. 6, 2020

A decision that has truly changed my life.

Gators coach Mike White is impressed with what he's seen from Boston College already this season. Florida will play the Eagles Thursday night at 9:30 p.m.

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SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators eager to finally begin season at the Mohegan Sun on Wednesday

By Evan Lepak | Dec. 1, 2020

It's time to hold your breath and cross your fingers.

The Gators' pushed back their 2020-2021 debut yet again due to another COVID-19 outbreak. This time, Florida's opponent, Oklahoma, caused the cancelation.

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NEWS

Oklahoma-Florida canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

By Evan Lepak | Nov. 29, 2020

UF is scheduled to start its basketball season on Dec. 6 against Stetson after a COVID outbreak forced Florida and Oklahoma to cancel their game.

Junior Keyontae Johnson at the Gators' home game against Arkansas last season. Florida will allow up to 2,200 fans into the O'Connell Center for basketball games this season.

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SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida announces COVID-19 safety regulations for the 2020-21 season

By Evan Lepak | Nov. 17, 2020

Similar to almost everything else in 2020, heading to the O'Connell Center to watch the men's and women's basketball teams take the hardwood this year won't have the same feel post-pandemic.

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SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Men's 2021 NCAA Tournament to be held in Indianapolis metropolitan area

By Evan Lepak | Nov. 16, 2020

The NBA's postseason bubble strategy is being adopted by the NCAA for March Madness in 2021. The NCAA is currently working with the city of Indianapolis on arranging for the entire NCAA Tournament to take place there.

Coach Mike White at Florida's game versus UNF last year. This season, the Gators will welcome Stetson to the O'Connell Center for their 63rd meeting on the court.

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SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida fills vacant home date with Stetson

By Evan Lepak | Nov. 4, 2020

UF's non-conference schedule is officially complete again after it was announced on Wednesday that the Stetson Hatters will now play the Gators at the O'Connell Center on Dec. 6, CBS Sports reporter Jon Rothstein reported.

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SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Duruji anxious to contribute ahead of junior season

By Evan Lepak | Oct. 30, 2020

The last time Florida's Anthony Duruji played a meaningful basketball game was March 14, 2019.

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SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Full non-conference slate set for Florida men's basketball

By Evan Lepak | Oct. 21, 2020

All of the puzzle pieces were placed, and UF's nine-game, non-conference schedule has officially been confirmed after Wednesday's announcements by the program.

Sophomore guard Tre Mann at the O'Connell Center last season. He scored 13 points in a winning effort against Georgia Saturday.

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SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

SEC announces start dates for men's basketball conference schedule

By Evan Lepak | Sep. 25, 2020

The NCAA Division I men's basketball season continues to form as 2020 inches closer to November.

After months of waiting, wide receiver Justin Shorter will be immediately eligible to play for the Gators this season.

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SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF's Justin Shorter granted eligibility by the NCAA

By Evan Lepak | Sep. 11, 2020

Former five-star wideout Justin Shorter will be in a Gator uniform on the sidelines for the 2020 season, he announced on his Instagram page — a huge boost for Florida’s wide receiver group