After a surprise run to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament, we examine what is in store for the Florida Gators men’s basketball program for the 2017-18 season. WHO WAS LOST:  Florida loses four players to graduation.  Kasey Hill, Justin Leon, Canyon Barry, and Schuyler Rimmer have all exhausted their eligibility.  At this point,…

The Florida Gators have found the new head coach for it’s women’s basketball program. After the reports of NBA assistant coach Becky Hammon turning down Florida’s offer, athletic director Scott Stricklin has turned to (former) Belmont head coach Cameron Newbauer. Newbauer, 38, has spent the last four years as the Bruins head coach after more than…

It appears that Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin will have to continue his search for the next head coach of Florida’s women’s basketball program. Swish Appeal is reporting that Becky Hammon has declined the offer that Florida officials extended last week. Kenny Kallina (@KennyKallina) tweeted that sources told him that Florida’s offer to Hammon would make her…

FINAL: SOUTH CAROLINA 77, FLORIDA 70   1st 2nd OT FINAL S. CAROLINA 33 44 X 77 FLORIDA 40 30 X 70   NEW YORK- The Florida Gators men’s basketball season has ended.  Florida failed to overcome a poor second half and fell to South Carolina 77-70. Florida actually dominated the first half of this…

FINAL: FLORIDA 84, WISCONSIN 83 (OT)   1st 2nd OT FINAL WISCONSIN 32 40 11 83 FLORIDA 34 38 12 84   NEW YORK- The fourth-seeded Florida Gators are headed to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament after a last-second floating three-pointer found the bottom of the net for junior guard Chris Chiozza. But…

The Florida Gators search for a new women’s basketball coach could be in the final stages. Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical is reporting that Florida has offered NBA assistant Becky Hammon a “lucrative” deal to become the next head coach.  Wojnarowski is also reporting that Florida’s offer would be a considerable raise from Hammon’s current position with…

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin appears poised to make a huge decision on the future of Florida’s women’s basketball team.  Swish Appeal is reporting that Stricklin has narrowed his list to three candidates, and that San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon is the top choice.  The report also indicates that Hammon will visit Gainesville and…

FINAL: FLORIDA 65, VIRGINIA 39   1st 2nd OT FINAL VIRGINIA 17 22 X 39 FLORIDA 31 34 X 65   ORLANDO, FL- The fourth-seeded Florida Gators advanced to the “Sweet Sixteen” of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014 with a dominating 65-39 victory over fifth-seeded Virginia. Florida held Virginia scoreless over…

FINAL: FLORIDA 80, EAST TENNESSEE STATE 65   1st 2nd OT FINAL ETSU 32 33 X 65 FLORIDA 33 47 X 80   ORLANDO, FL- The Florida Gators played their first NCAA tournament game since 2014 on Thursday.  Florida earned a four-seed and the right to play in a de-facto home game in Orlando against…

The Southeastern Conference announced the 2016-17 men’s basketball awards on Tuesday. It was not a surprise to see who garnered Sixth Man of the Year honors. Anyone who has watched Florida basketball at all this season knows who Canyon Barry is, and understands his importance to this team.  Barry played in 30 games and started…