Dontay Bassett
Oral Roberts forward DeShang Weaver (14) shoots ahead of Florida forward Omar Payne (5) during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Omar Payne joins growing list of players to leave Florida

By Mark Long Mar. 30, 2021 12:30 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's rebuilding project continues to grow.

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) is fouled by Michigan forward Colin Castleton (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette via AP)
Florida adds former Michigan forward Castleton to roster

Apr. 30, 2020 09:34 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has added another big man to its roster.

Georgia's Anthony Edwards (5) tries to get a shot past Florida forward Dontay Bassett (21) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Seldom-used Florida forward Bassett enters transfer portal

Mar. 16, 2020 04:33 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida forward Dontay Bassett is looking to transfer

Florida center Jason Jitoboh (33) blocks a shot from Georgia's Rayshaun Hammonds (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Locke's 3s help Gators take control late to beat Dogs 66-54

By Charles Odum Mar. 04, 2020 09:04 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — If defense is the measuring stick, Florida is peaking just

Florida guard Ques Glover (0) drives against Providence guard Luwane Pipkins (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Barclays Center, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
Florida Gators at Providence Friars 12/17/2019

Dec. 17, 2019 08:27 PM EST

Marshall guard Taevion Kinsey (1) and forward Darius George (21) celebrate after a play against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Glover scores 14, No. 24 Florida beats Marshall 73-67

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2019 11:06 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Ques Glover started his college career as Florida’s

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Florida coach Mike White reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Florida coach Mike White could barely field a team right now. White has a six-man roster heading into the offseason after three players finished their senior years and four others decided to transfer. The departures leave the Gators searching for help and counting on White’s best signing class in four years in Gainesville. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Florida having to retool roster after numerous departures

By Mark Long Apr. 11, 2019 11:25 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Mike White could barely field a basketball

Arkansas guard Isaiah Joe (1) passes around Florida forward Dontay Bassett (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Conference USA - First Round - Game 2 (win) at UTSA Roadrunners 3/14/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 03:45 PM EDT

Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele watches the ball after his dunk during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against TCU in the Big 12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Kansas State Wildcats 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 08:49 PM EDT