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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

Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) dunks between Fairleigh Dickinson's Elyjah Williams (21) and Kaleb Bishop (12) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Healthy Killian Tillie makes Gonzaga tough to defend

By John Marshall Mar. 22, 2019 07:48 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie returned from a foot injury in

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

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second 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)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

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

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

Players on the Missouri bench celebrate after a score against Georgia in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Missouri won 71-61. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Southeastern - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at LSU Tigers 3/15/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 09:47 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

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)
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

Florida's Andrew Nembhard (2), Jalen Hudson (3) and Kevarrius Hayes (13) celebrate during during an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (Lauren Bacho/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Allen keys late surge, Florida rallies to beat Mizzou 64-60

By Mark Long Feb. 23, 2019 06:24 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kevarrius Hayes had seen enough two weeks ago. Too many

Johnson has 15 points as Florida beats Vanderbilt 66-57

By Kevin Brockway Feb. 13, 2019 11:31 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Through an inconsistent season, Florida coach Mike White has

Auburn beats Florida at home for 1st time in 20 years

By Nathan King Feb. 06, 2019 12:28 AM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Bryce Brown scored 14 points and Auburn beat Florida 76-62 on

Kentucky forward PJ Washington celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. Kentucky defeated Florida 65-54. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 7 Kentucky tightens D, rallies to beat Florida 65-54

By Mark Long Feb. 02, 2019 06:19 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — PJ Washington didn't have to say anything to his Kentucky