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Florida lands 4th transfer as CSU's Fleming formally commits

By Mark Long Apr. 12, 2021 04:39 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida landed its fourth transfer in two weeks on

Nebraska's Trey McGowens (2) shoots against Penn State's Myreon Jones (0) and Trent Buttrick (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penn State transfer Jones, team's top scorer, picks Florida

By Mark Long Apr. 07, 2021 05:18 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Penn State's leading scorer is heading to Florida and

FILE - Kansas City guard Brandon McKissic (3) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in Storrs, Conn., in this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, file photo. Florida coach Mike White took the first step in a significant rebuilding process Friday, April 2, 2021. White got a commitment from Kansas City guard Brandon McKissic. The senior led the Roos with 17.2 points a game this season.(AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)
Florida's rebuild begins with transfers McKissic, Felder

By Mark Long Apr. 02, 2021 02:49 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — After a week of departures that saw four of his

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.

FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, Florida coach Mike White gestures during an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia in Athens, Ga. Unlike a year ago, Florida begins the season unranked and won’t have nearly as much hype. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
White, Gators want to 'reduce noise,' improve culture

By Mark Long Nov. 11, 2020 03:01 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Mike White’s motto for this season:

Florida's Kerry Blackshear Jr speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Adding Blackshear makes No. 6 Florida a title contender

By Mark Long Oct. 24, 2019 11:31 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Mike White was speaking at a booster club in

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

Florida center Kevarrius Hayes walks off the court after a second round men's college basketball game against Michigan in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. Michigan won 64-49. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan returning to Sweet 16 after toppling Florida 64-49

By Eric Olson Mar. 23, 2019 07:57 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Michigan's biggest concern against Florida was facing the

Nevada's Jordan Caroline (24) shoots between Florida's Andrew Nembhard (2) and Kevarrius Hayes (13) during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 10 seed Florida stops Nevada comeback for 70-61 upset

By Eric Olson Mar. 21, 2019 09:43 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Florida was cruising toward a surprisingly easy victory over

Baylor guard Makai Mason, left, and guard Jared Butler (12) celebrate the team's win against Syracuse in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
NCAA Latest: Day 1 of tournament in the books

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2019 12:14 PM EDT
The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 2 (win) at TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/22/2019

Mar. 20, 2019 09:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Nevada forward Cody Martin, right, dribbles downcourt as his twin brother Caleb Martin, left, trails during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California in Los Angeles. Florida's Jalen Hudson and the Martins will share the court in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Florida's Hudson welcomes NCAA game vs Nevada's Martin twins

By Mark Long Mar. 18, 2019 05:44 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Hudson sent one text seconds after Florida's NCAA

Auburn forward Horace Spencer (0) and guard J'Von McCormick (12) leave the court after beating Florida in an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Auburn won 65-62. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 22 Auburn reaches SEC tourney final, downs Florida 65-62

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 16, 2019 03:14 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers are stringing together some impressive

LSU interim head coach Tony Benford directs his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Florida hits 3 with second left to upset No. 9 LSU 76-73

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 15, 2019 03:53 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Florida Gators finally figured out how to avoid overtime

Kentucky's Tyler Herro (14) shoots near Florida's Noah Locke (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 6 Kentucky pulls away from Florida 66-57 in SEC finale

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 09, 2019 04:44 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Free throws seemed destined to be the saving grace for No. 6

LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) drives to the basket while defended by Florida guard Jalen Hudson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
No. 10 LSU stays hot, beats Florida 79-78 in OT in rematch

By Mark Long Mar. 06, 2019 09:34 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Getting to overtime was the tough part for LSU.

LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) drives to the basket while defended by Florida guard Jalen Hudson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
LSU Tigers at Florida Gators 3/6/2019

Mar. 06, 2019 08:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Florida's Andrew Nembhard (2), Jalen Hudson (3) and Kevarrius Hayes (13) celebrate during during an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, in Gainesville, Fla. The Gators are trying to get back to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year. (Lauren Bacho/The Gainesville Sun via AP, File)
Florida seniors 'extremely desperate' to make NCAA tourney

By Mark Long Mar. 05, 2019 06:31 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida seniors Kevarrius Hayes and Jalen Hudson exchanged

Florida guard Noah Locke, center, moves past multiple Georgia players during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (Lauren Bacho/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Claxton scores career-high 25, Georgia upsets Florida 61-55

By Mark Long Mar. 02, 2019 10:44 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Georgia came so close the last two weeks. Four one

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) passes the ball around Vanderbilt's Matthew Moyer (13) and Aaron Nesmith (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Florida Gators beat Vandy 71-55 for 5th straight victory

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 27, 2019 11:15 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike White finally knows what it's like to leave Memorial Gym