Jason Jitoboh
Iowa State forward Robert Jones (12) shoots under pressure from Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Texas Longhorns 3/9/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 02:54 PM EST

FILE - Then-San Francisco head coach Todd Golden applauds his team during the first half of a college basketball game against Murray State in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. New Florida coach Todd Golden doesn’t have a rebuild on his hands. It’s more like a puzzle. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Golden era begins at Florida with NCAA tourney aspirations

By Mark Long Oct. 20, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

Florida big man, leading scorer Castleton back for 5th year

By Mark Long Apr. 11, 2022 11:45 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida big man Colin Castleton is returning for a fifth season, a huge boost for new coach Todd Golden. Castleton, a 6-foot...

Florida center Jason Jitoboh (33) is lead from the court after being injured on a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Already-thin Florida loses big man Jitoboh for season

By Mark Long Jan. 28, 2022 05:53 PM EST

Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) shoots over Florida guard Tyree Appleby (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vescovi scores 23, No. 18 Vols rally past Florida 78-71

By Al Lesar Jan. 26, 2022 08:50 PM EST

Ruffin, Murrell lead Mississippi past Florida 70-54

Jan. 24, 2022 09:49 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Daeshun Ruffin scored 21 points, Matthew Murrell added 20 points and Mississippi defeated Florida 70-54 on Monday night. ...

Short-handed Florida beats Mississippi State 80-72

Jan. 19, 2022 09:26 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Duruji scored 18 of his career-high 22 points in the second half, Tyree Appleby added 17 points with four 3-pointers and short...

Florida guard Brandon McKissic (23) drives to the basket as South Florida guard Javon Greene (1) and forward Sam Hines Jr. (20) defend during the first half of the NCAA college Orange Bowl Basketball Classic game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
South Florida Bulls at Florida Gators 12/18/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 01:56 PM EST

North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll shouts at his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
No. 20 Florida bounces back from stunner, handles UNF 85-55

By Mark Long Dec. 08, 2021 09:00 PM EST

Florida center Jason Jitoboh (33) warms up before Florida plays North Florida in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo Alan Youngblood)
North Florida Ospreys at Florida Gators 12/8/2021

Dec. 08, 2021 06:08 PM EST

Texas Southern forward Joirdon Karl Nicholas celebrates on the bench against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Previously winless Texas Southern stuns No. 20 Florida 69-54

By Mark Long Dec. 06, 2021 08:11 PM EST

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

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

Florida guard Tre Mann (1) is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas Longhorns at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/9/2021

Jan. 30, 2021 03:26 PM EST

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

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