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Can Alex Lloyd Or CJ Ingram Make The Sophomore Leap | GatorCountry.com

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Todd Golden's Challenge for Gators' Denzel Aberdeen After Exhibition Loss to Baylor

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Former Gators Champion Waived, Looking for New Home

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Gators Basketball Will Start Season at Top of AP Top 25

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RJ with easy left-handed drive ... Kawhi with the triple ... Kawhi strips Caleb Wilson at midcourse and threads pass to RJ for fast break lay-up; Bulls timeout. Nice starr to KL 2.0.

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Tyler Herro gets his first points as a Milwaukee Buck with a smooth layup 😤

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Florida forward Thomas Haugh tabbed as an AP Preseason All-American. STORY: https://t.co/e3wGNPzfOV

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AP's MCBB Preseason All-Americans ✨

- Jeremy Fears Jr. - Thomas Haugh - Tyler Tanner - David Mirkovic - Motiejus Krivas

🚨Florida ROUTED By Missouri

No. 25 Tigers hand Gators a 45-10 loss behind Jamal Roberts' 211 rushing yards and 3 TDs

Florida is Preseason No. 1 🐊

Debating if Gators deserved to be named top squad over Duke, more

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College basketball rankings: Florida Gators open at No. 1 in Preseason AP Top 25 for first time in 20 years | OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news, analysis, schedules and scores

The 2024-25 national champion Florida Gators begin the 2026-27 college basketball season with expectations surrounding the program that are the most significant in two decades. That was solidified Monday when the Preseason AP Top 25 was announced with Florida matching its highest preseason ranking in the poll's history. The Gators checked in No. 1 in

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First Men's CBB AP Poll

1. Florida 2. Duke 3. Illinois 4. UConn 5. Arizona 📲 Full ranking here

First MCBB AP Poll Rankings 🔢

🐊 Florida takes No. 1 spot 〽️ Michigan outside top 15 ▶️ Watch full preseason breakdown

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Gator Country Basketball Q&A Part Two | GatorCountry.com

One of the best parts of Gator Country is the connection that we as writers have with the subscribers, and one part of that is bringing you the content that you want! Regular Q&A articles have become part of the basketball coverage, and with the season just a few weeks away it’s time to answer …

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Golden, Gators Ready to Attack Expectations Head-On

After being upset in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the Florida Gators are embracing another season of high expectations.

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What We Learned From Auburn's Exhibition Loss to Florida State

While it is only the preseason, Auburn fans got their first look at the men’s basketball team on Wednesday night, falling to Florida State 82-71 at the Boutwell

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More Honors Rolling in for Thomas Haugh, Florida Gators ahead of 2026/27 Season

The 2026/27 edition of the Florida Gators Men's Basketball Team has big expectations, including forward Thomas Haugh.

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Gators Basketball Lands Possible Replacement for Rueben Chinyelu in 4-Star Commit

The Florida Gators landed one of the top recruits in the entire 2027 recruiting class on Wednesday, providing a possible replacement once Rueben Chinyelu leaves

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Basketball Recruiting Update Sees Florida In On Many Top Targets | GatorCountry.com

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Gators' Aberdeen Granted Temporary Injunction, Eligible for 2026-27 Season

Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA, making him eligible for the 2026-27 season.

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Gators Basketball Land 2027 Four-Star Forward with Familiar Name

There's no relation to the Florida Gators star currently on the team, but they can still say they landed another

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What 2027 Commit Ian Condon Brings The Gators | GatorCountry.com

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Denzel Aberdeen eligible for fifth season following court hearing | GatorCountry.com

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Denzel Aberdeen wins temporary injunction to play with Florida Gators during 2026-27 season | OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news, analysis, schedules and scores

It has certainly not been an easy journey since guard Denzel Aberdeen decided to return to the Florida Gators with hopes of playing for the team during the 2026-27 college basketball season. Though Aberdeen recommitted in April and enrolled at Florida, his playing status has been up in the air amid a complex NCAA decision

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Aberdeen Granted Temporary Injunction

Florida star eligible for 5th CBB season

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2027 Target Ian Condon A Player To Watch | GatorCountry.com

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Added Bonus Duke Basketball Win at Florida Could Provide

Duke's ACC/SEC Challenge bout with Florida could provide an added bonus.

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Isaiah Brown Starting The Year On Breakout Watch | GatorCountry.com

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How Florida’s Outgoing Transfers Performed Last Season | GatorCountry.com

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Where Former Gators Are Playing Overseas | GatorCountry.com

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Four Star Power Forward Ian Condon Takes Official Visit to Boston College, Attends Red Bandanna Game

Condon is the consensus top-ranked player in the 2027 class from Washington, D.C.

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Florida's Denzel Aberdeen Files Temporary Injunction Against NCAA in Eligibility Battle

Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen is still waiting to see if he will be eligible for the 2026-27 season.

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Breaking News

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen sues the NCAA in hopes of gaining a fifth year of eligibility

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Denzel Aberdeen files injunction seeking to play fifth collegiate season in return to Florida Gators | OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news, analysis, schedules and scores

They say you can't go home again, and for Denzel Aberdeen, it has certainly not been an easy journey since returning to the Florida Gators with hopes of playing for the team during the 2026-27 college basketball season. Though Aberdeen committed to return to the program in April and reenrolled at Florida soon after, his

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Gators Getting Visit From 2027 Center Kamsi Awaka | GatorCountry.com

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What Denzel Aberdeen Could Bring His Second Time Around | GatorCountry.com

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Gonzaga rockets up ESPN’s preseason Top 25 after Xaivian Lee addition

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have one of the most talented - and unpredictable - rosters in all of college basketball, with two months until the season off

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Florida Basketball Set to Host Pair of 5-Stars for Weekend Visit, Per Reports

The Florida Gators are deep in the running for two of the top prospects in high school basketball.

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Gators Hosting 5-Stars Beckham Black And Colton Hiller | GatorCountry.com

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Golden Inks New Six-Year Contract with Florida Gators

Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden has signed a new contract heading into his fifth season leading the program.

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Breaking Down SEC Basketball Transfer Classes (Part 4) | GatorCountry.com

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Gators Extend Golden AGAIN 💰

$1.5M raise included in Florida HC's 3rd extension in as many years (AP)

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Xaivian Lee adds to Gonzaga's impressive Canadian pipeline

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have a well-documented, highly successful track record of recruiting and developing talent internationally. While the program

Grant Hill Doing 'Gator Chomp'

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Here’s Duke basketball legend and 7x NBA All-Star Grant Hill doing the Gator Chomp! Grant’s daughter Lael is a freshman on the Gators soccer team. One thing I loved: Grant got autographs from every player after the game. No, they didn’t want his autograph. He wanted theirs.

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Judge Puts SEC's New Eligibility Rule on Hold

Texas judge pauses rule that bars players from returning from pros (AP)

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Gonzaga's updated starting lineup and rotation after adding Xaivian Lee

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs finally got their guy on Wednesday evening when former Princeton and Florida guard Xaivian Lee announced his commitment on soc

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Gonzaga adds Bryce Douglas to staff after stops at Duke and Florida

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs made two major moves on Wednesday, not only securing a commitment from point guard Xaivian Lee but also adding a key piece to

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Gonzaga lands star point guard Xaivian Lee in major transfer portal addition

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs made a huge splash on Wednesday evening, securing a commitment from star point guard Xaivian Lee, which could round out the ro

Xaivian Lee Going to Gonzaga

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NEWS: Florida transfer guard Xaivian Lee has committed to Gonzaga, his agency @GSLSportsGroup tells @On3. The 6-4 senior averaged 11.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this past season. Lee played NBA Summer League with the Cavs. https://t.co/2T7nsHPuAg

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BREAKING: Guard Xaivian Lee has committed to Gonzaga, @JoeTipton reports. Lee made stops at Princeton and Florida in college. https://t.co/QyKcA6DN58

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SEC to Ban Pro Athletes

Conference follows Big Ten blocking NFL players and adds on NBA, WNBA. Penalties here 📲

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Gators Basketball Adds Exhibition Game Ahead of 2026-27 Season

Ahead of Florida's season opener against Miami on Nov. 3, the Gators will play a Big 12 opponent in an exhibition game. Here's what to know.

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Breaking Down SEC Basketball Transfer Classes (Part 3) | GatorCountry.com

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Denzel Aberdeen's Eligibility Battle Takes Negative Turn for Gators

Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen has been battling to receive a fifth year of eligibility.

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Court Halts College Eligibility Ruling

Federal appeals court temporarily pauses order that would have granted extra year of eligibility (AP)

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Former Gators G Xaivian Lee, C Micah Handlogen Make Next Move After Recent Lawsuit

Lee and Handlogten departed from Florida after the 2025-26 season.

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Gonzaga is now free to pursue Donovan Dent and Xaivian Lee

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are one giant step closer to finalizing the roster with a massive splash in the transfer portal. On Tuesday, a judge in Califo

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Breaking Down SEC Basketball Transfer Classes (Part 2)

Rosters are changing more than ever and that can make following college basketball a challenge. To help you get set for the 2026-27 season, we are going to do a breakdown of all the incoming transfer classes to the SEC to help you get a picture of what to expect in the league and learn some new names that are going to have a major impact.

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Where SI Ranks Florida's Thomas Haugh Among the Nation's Small Forwards

Thomas Haugh returned to Florida and aims to win his second national championship in three years.

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Gators In Final Four Schools For 2027 Forward Deng Ngor

The Gators find themselves in a big-time recruiting battle as 2027 Canadian forward Deng Ngor named his final four schools including Florida, Duke, Ohio State, and Washington. In naming these schools he also stated he would be going on official visits to each of them, all around the middle of October.

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Gonzaga’s pursuit of Xaivian Lee just got more interesting

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs may have gotten one giant step closer to landing their starting point guard for the 2026-27 season. Xaivian Lee, who spent thr

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Gators Basketball Finalizes 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule with Two Neutral-Site Matchups

The Florida Gators announced two neutral-site matchups on Tuesday to finalize its 2026-27 non-conference schedule.

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Breaking Down SEC Basketball Transfer Classes (Part 1)

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Houston Basketball set to Face Alabama, Florida State in 2026-27

Houston's nonconference schedule picked up two important dates in December. The Cougars are heading to New York to play against Alabama then going down to Flori

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Making Case for Duke or Florida As Preseason No. 1 Team

Duke and Florida have the two best rosters in college basketball heading into the season.

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Florida Gators Men's Basketball Among Top Schools for Pair of Blue-Chip Recruits

The Florida Gators are among the top schools for a pair of top-100 recruits in the 2027 recruiting class.

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The Best Fifth Year Players Now Eligible

While there is currently uncertainty surrounding the eligibility of 5th year players as the courts continue to wade through the various legalities of the NCAA's new eligibility model, it appears that there are suddenly a ton more players on the market.

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How Former Gators Played In The NBA This Past Season

One of the great elements of following a program like Florida's is the chance for players to go on to the highest level of the sport. If you're a fan who likes to keep tabs on how former Gators are doing in the pros-this is for you!

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Gators' Denzel Aberdeen Ruled Eligible for 2026-27 Season

Denzel Aberdeen was fighting for a fifth year of eligibility from the NCAA.

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Notes On Each Of Florida's Non-Conference Opponents

With Florida officially announcing their 2026-27 schedule it's a great opportunity to spend some time diving into some teams that you might not be terribly familiar with in the non-conference portion of the season. Here are some quick notes on each of those opponents and some things to watch out for.

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Florida Gators Basketball Releases Full 2026-27 SEC Schedule

Florida also confirmed new non-conference matchups in its announcement.

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Florida Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Schedule

Report from UF Communications Florida has unveiled its 2026-27 men's basketball schedule, highlighted by 16 home games. The Gators' nonconference lineup features a trip to the Players Era 8 tournament in Las Vegas from Nov. 17-19, along with a marquee SEC-ACC Challenge matchup against Duke in Gainesville.

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The 2026 Trends Of SEC Basketball

People will often talk about the style of play or trends in college basketball, but it's always a bit reductive to talk about a sport with 360 teams as one entity. Within this ecosystem there are a lot of changes, largely from conference to conference-but even budget to budget.

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Gators to Face Vermont in 2026-27 Season, Per Report

The Florida Gators appear close to finalizing its 2026-27 non-conference schedule.

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Gators Add In-State Opponent to 2026-27 Non-Conference Slate

Florida is now up to 10 reported or confirmed non-conference games for the 2026-27 season.

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How Former Gators Performed At Summer League

The NBA Summer League just wrapped up, and with Florida Gators all over the event playing for different rosters it was fitting to take a look at how all these players performed.

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Popular Gators Walk-On Departs from Basketball Program

A member of Florida's 2025 national championship team has departed from the program.

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How 5 In 5 Lawsuits Could Impact Florida Basketball

If you haven't been following the various rule changes and legal challenges around college basketball recently, allow me to fill you in. The NCAA approved a 5-year eligibility model, but it is set to take effect in 2027, meaning that players that just finished their 4th year were going to be out of luck.

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How the NCAA's New Eligibility Rules Affect Florida Gators Basketball

Multiple members of Florida's 2026-27 men's basketball roster stand to benefit from the NCAA's new eligibility rules.

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Gators Add Second Mid-Major to 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule

Florida is set to play this mid-major program for just the third time in program history.

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Where Former Gators are Playing in the NBA Summer League

Florida will see eight former players participate in the NBA Summer League.

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Gators Baseketball Sees Another Piece of Schedule Lock In

The Florida Gators get a date and tip-off time for an early season game

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Alex Condon Competes For Australia Senior Team In World Cup Qualifiers

Notably absent from Florida's summer workout this past week was Alex Condon, but don't worry-it wasn't for any bad reason. It was because he was doing national duty, joining his Australian Boomers for two games FIBA World Cup qualifying as they look to qualify once again for the top event in the sport in 2027.

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Where Former Gators Are Playing In NBA Summer League

The NBA Summer League is about to take place and for those who love tracking the professional careers of former Gators this is always a great opportunity to see where players ended up and how they can fight for roster spots either at the top of the sport or in the G League.

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Gators Add National Champion Transfer Outfielder Via Portal

The Florida Gators are now up to eight incoming transfers for the 2027 season.

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Florida 'Ready to Take Legal Action' in Denzel Aberdeen's Eligibility Fight

Denzel Aberdeen is seeking a fifth year of eligibility from the NCAA.

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Gator Country Summer Mailbag Part 5

We're well into the dog days of Summer and that means it's time for another Gator Country subscriber mailbag! One of the great elements of Gator Country is the ability to regularly hear from subscribers about the content they want, and mailbag series have become a regular part of the writing here.

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Lee, Handlogten sign Exhibit-10 contracts

Florida guard Xaivian Lee and center Micah Handlogten have signed Exhibit-10 contracts with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz, respectively, according to multiple reports. Xaivian Lee - Cleveland Cavaliers The former Princeton standout transferred to Florida for his senior season, where he averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game.

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Former Gators C Micah Handlogten's Future Revealed After NCAA Transfer Portal Entry

Former Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten entered the NCAA Transfer Portal while fighting for an additional year of eligibility.

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Xaivian Lee Makes Move After Going Undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft

Xaivian Lee will have an opportunity to make an NBA roster after going undrafted.

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How Draymond Green Helped Thomas Haugh Return to Florida

Gators forward Thomas Haugh returned to Florida for his senior season despite considerable NBA Draft hype.

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How the NCAA's New Age-Based Model Affects Florida's Denzel Aberdeen

Denzel Aberdeen is still waiting on a decision for another year of eligibility from the NCAA.

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Scott Stricklin says Florida would support Denzel Aberdeen pursuing TRO if needed

Florida basketball awaits the NCAA's decision on Denzel Aberdeen, a four-year guard seeking an additional year of eligibility. Head coach Todd Golden recently shared his thoughts on the case, pointing to the inconsistencies in college athletics' redshirt rules, the proposed "five-for-five" model, Aberdeen's limited playing time as a freshman and his return to Florida to complete his degree.

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Gators Basketball's SEC Schedule Taking Shape

Florida's SEC opponent assignments have been revealed for the 2027 season.

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Breaking Down ACC/SEC Challenge Matchups

The ACC/SEC Challenge has become a marquee event of the college basketball calendar, and with next year's matchups announced we can now get excited for what will be front page news for a couple of days as both leagues look to solidify themselves as the best in college basketball.

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Gators Basketball Releases Jersey Numbers for 2026-27 Season

The Florida Gators released its jersey numbers for the 2026-27 season, revealing one change and the assignments for the four newcomers.

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Three Gators That Could Change the 2026-27 Season on the Hardwood

Florida enters the 2026-27 season as arguably the No. 1 team in the country with stars Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu.

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Gator Country Summer Mailbag Part Four

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Gators Basketball Finalizing Matchup with Fourth ACC Opponent

The Florida Gators' non-conference schedule continues to take shape.

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Florida 'Needs to be Bigger Than the Bear' in NIL, per AD Scott Stricklin

Scott Stricklin made it clear that Florida is and will continue to be aggressive in the NIL world.

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Gator Country Summer Mailbag Part Three

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UF Presidential Candidate Dr. Stuart Bell Unanimously Selected by Board of Trustees

Bell faces a vote by the Florida Board of Governors on June 25 to be formally ratified as the university's next president.

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Arturas Butajevas Competes At Adidas Eurocamp

Every June there is the Adidas Eurocamp, one of the biggest grassroots events in the basketball world that probably doesn't get the attention it deserves. While many eyes are on the events in America that are still loaded with talent but watered down as there are now so many different circuits, this Adidas Eurocamp event happens overseas where much of the top talent is concentrated to a single gym for a marquee three day showcase.

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Gator Country Summer Mailbag Part Two

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Duke Basketball Being Doubted Against Florida in ACC/SEC Challenge

Florida is getting the edge over Duke on its home floor.

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Gators' 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge Opponent Revealed

The Florida Gators will look for revenge in next season's ACC/SEC Challenge in Gainesville.

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ACC/SEC Challenge Matchups 🗓️

Duke at Florida. Arkansas vs. UNC. Rothstein has set games 📲

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Florida basketball hosts Duke for first time in nearly 90 years for 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge

Two of college basketball's modern blue bloods rarely play one another. When they do, it's usually at a neutral site, occasionally in postseason competition. For the first time in 89 years, the Florida Gators will welcome the Duke Blue Devils to the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in an expected matchup

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Gator Country Summer Mailbag Part One

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Revisiting Preseason Transfer Projections

As longstanding Gator Country readers will know, before every Florida Gators basketball season I take time to make predictions on the statistical production of the team's incoming transfers. It's an enjoyable exercise that I look forward to doing every year, but it's only one piece of the puzzle.

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Former Florida Basketball Player Jason Williams Speaks on Drama During Gators' Super Regional vs. Texas Tech

Williams, the father of former Gator and current Red Raider Mia Williams, was at the center of some of the drama from the Super Regional.

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Jason Williams Softball Drama 😳

Former NBA player going off in stands with daughter competing for spot in College World Series. Watch here 📲

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Gators HC Todd Golden Not Closing Door on Future NBA Opportunities

Florida head coach Todd Golden was previously linked to the NBA's Golden State Warriors before the franchise extended Steve Kerr.

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Florida Selects Vernon Maxwell, Andrew Moten for Gators' Athletic Hall of Fame

Maxwell and Moten helped lead the Gators to its first NCAA Tournament appearance.

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Gators' First Opponent for Players Era Tournament Released

Florida is one of eight teams that are participating in the Players Era Eight Tournament from Nov. 17-19.

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Florida Gators Win SEC Overall All-Sports Trophy

The Florida Gators led the SEC with four team conference championships across the 2025-26 athletics season.

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Rueben Chinyelu returning to Florida Gators: Star center passes up NBA Draft, eyes second national title

The Florida Gators may not have won back-to-back national championships, but the core of that 2025 title team is nevertheless following in the footsteps of the Oh Fours. Deciding to put off a professional career for another season, junior center Rueben Chinyelu on Thursday announced that he will ret

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Gators C Rueben Chinyelu's Final NBA Draft Decision Revealed

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu entered the NBA Draft with the option to return to the Gators for his senior season.

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Marreese Speights Takes Shot at CBB 🤣

Former NBA champ has jokes after RJ Luis signs with LSU 📸

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What Domen Petrovic Brings The Gators

One of the most underrated moves of the Florida Gators' offseason could be the addition of forward Domen Petrovic, a player that could end up being a far more important rotation piece than people realize.

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Rueben Chinyelu Competes At NBA Combine

The final event of the pre-draft process took place this last week in Chicago with Rueben Chinyelu attending the official NBA Draft Combine, the top event for any player looking to hear his name called in June's draft.

Potential Steals in NBA Draft 🔥

These mid-to-late lotto picks can REALLY help a team next season...

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Where Rueben Chinyelu Stands on Possibly Returning to Florida Gators

Last year's Defensive Player of the Year, Rueben Chinyelu entered the 2026 NBA Draft with the option to return to Florida.

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What Are The Gators Getting With Arturas Butajevas?

As international recruiting continues to ramp up in college basketball the Florida Gators also went to that well with a couple of overseas commitments, starting with Lithuanian Arturas Butajevas. With all types of European players coming to college with varying skillsets and expectations right away, many fans are now wondering who Butajevas is, how he plays, and what they should expect.

NCAA Tournament Expansion Explained 🗣️

Everything you need to know about the new 76-team bracket

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Florida Gators Basketball's 2026-27 Season-Opener Revealed

The Florida Gators will face an in-state rival to open the 2026-27 season.

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Xaivian Lee Competes At G League Combine

Xaivian Lee's predraft process already began when he competed at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, an event for graduated seniors, and after performing well in athletic testing and having a strong performance in one of his two scrimmages he looked to build on that performance the last few days in the G League Combine.

NBA Draft: Stay or Go Back to College? 🤔

Making decisions for biggest names ahead of deadline 🎥

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7 Biggest Questions About the NCAA Tournament Expansion 🤔

Considering what the ramifications are for 76 teams entering the Big Dance ➡️

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Inside Thomas Haugh's Decision to Return to Florida

The biggest story of Florida's offseason - and arguably all of college basketball - was the return of senior forward Thomas Haugh , who was projected as a first-round pick and potential NBA Draft lottery selection. For a while, it felt inevitable that Haugh would turn pro.

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Who is in the Florida Gators' Bracket of the Players Era Tournament?

The Florida Gators headline the Players Era Eight bracket.

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NCAA Expansion Official

76-team tournaments for men's and women's college basketball will start next year. New bracket format here 📲

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Projected MCBB Roster Costs 😨

Duke among the programs expected to spend $20M+ next season (On3)

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Can Thomas Haugh's Game Get To Another Level?

The biggest news of the college basketball offseason wasn't a player choosing to head to the NBA Draft and it wasn't a star player hitting the portal to finish his career at another stop, it was Thomas Haugh deciding to stay in Gainesville for his senior year.

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Florida basketball signs Domen Petrović: Gators add second European talent this offseason

Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden is in the process of closing out his roster for the 2026-27 season, with another European addition announced on Monday. Slovenian power forward Domen Petrović, 22, has decided to continue his career playing at Florida. Petrović (6-foot-9) averaged 16.6 points

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Gators Basketball Adds Another International Forward to 2026-27 Roster

The Florida Gators have added two European forwards to next year's roster.

Ranking Top-5 CBB Teams 👀

Big moves in the transfer portal so far... 📈

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What Alex Condon's Return Means For The Gators

Florida's offseason got off to a tremendous start when it was announced that Alex Condon would return to Florida for his senior season, something that wasn't seen as a certainty given how he would likely see his name picked (perhaps in the second round) should he have attempted to turn pro.

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Rueben Chinyelu Invited To NBA Draft Combine, Xaivian Lee To G League Elite Camp

With the portal season starting to slow down the basketball calendar turns to the events leading up to the NBA Draft where hopeful players will angle to hear their name called, or earn one of the several available contracts between the NBA and G League.

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Gators C Rueben Chinyelu Invited to NBA Draft Combine

Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu entered the 2026 NBA Draft while retaining the option to return to Florida.

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Former Florida Gators 7-Foot-9 Big Man Finds New Home

With the departure of Olivier Rioux, the Florida Gators basketball program has essentially lost a flashy car that can barely make it out of the garage. After sp

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7'9" Big Man Picks Next School

Florida transfer Olivier Rioux going to UC Irvine

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Why Florida's International Signing Does Not Affect its Chances of Retaining Rueben Chinyelu

Gators center Rueben Chinyelu is entering the NBA Draft while retaining the option to return to Florida.

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Gators Men's Basketball Adds European Big Man to 2026-27 Roster

The Florida Gators are now up to two incoming freshmen for the 2026-27 season.

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Florida basketball retains CJ Ingram, adds Artūras Butajevas as commitment out of Lithuania

The end of the 2025-26 season did not go as the Florida Gators envisioned, but their start to the 2026-27 season has likely gone better than even head coach Todd Golden could have imagined.

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Inside The Top International Targets For Florida Basketball

With international recruiting taking over college basketball the Florida Gators have steadily started to dip their toe in the water with some rumored additions coming in the coming weeks.

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Full List of Florida Players Drafted

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The Best Players Remaining In The Transfer Portal

With Florida getting the massive news that Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon would return, hope that Rueben Chinyelu will join them, and some expected adds in Denzel Aberdeen alongside some international players it's not known exactly what the Gators have left to do in the portal, especially with how much money is already assigned.

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Why Todd Golden Re-Recruited Denzel Aberdeen to Florida Out of the Transfer Portal

Denzel Aberdeen spent three seasons at Florida before transferring to Kentucky for one season.

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Inside Denzel Aberdeen's return to Florida and his waiver case

The Florida Gators didn't need to apply a full-court press in the transfer portal this offseason, thanks to an incredible effort in retaining their roster-including All-American forward Thomas Haugh and All-SEC forward Alex Condon. Their one addition so far, former Gator turned Wildcat Denzel Aberdeen, was a seamless move.

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Gators Basketball Still Faced with Major Hole to Fill

The Florida Gators are waiting to see if a key member of last year's team opts to stay or head to the NBA

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Todd Golden Shuts Down NBA Rumors: 'Definitely Planning on Coaching the Gators'

Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden is reportedly garnering interest from an NBA team that may make a coaching change.

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Golden Shoots Down NBA Links

Florida HC 'definitely planning' on coaching Gators amid Warriors rumors 🎥

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Gators G CJ Ingram Announces Plans for 2026-27 Season

Ingram's announcement comes after Thomas Haugh announced plans to return to Florida for his senior season.

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