Myreon Jones

Florida forward Alex Fudge (3) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Johnson, Nowell lead No. 5 K-State to 64-50 win over Florida

By Dave Skretta Jan. 28, 2023 08:20 PM EST

Texas A&M holds off Florida rally for seventh straight win

Jan. 18, 2023 10:02 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Julius Marble scored 19 points, Dexter Dennis had 11 points and 16 rebounds, and Texas A&M held off a late rally by Florida,...

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

Vanderbilt forward Quentin Millora-Brown, center, pulls in a rebound against Florida guard Brandon McKissic (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Vanderbilt Commodores at Florida Gators 3/3/2022

Mar. 01, 2022 09:26 PM EST

Missouri's Trevon Brazile, right, shoots past Florida's Myreon Jones, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Florida won 66-65. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

No. 5 Kentucky, Florida ride win streaks into SEC clash

By John Zenor Feb. 11, 2022 09:08 AM EST

Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) celebrates with guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. (24), guard Myreon Jones (0) and forward CJ Felder (1) after blocking an Alabama shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

No. 15 Alabama uses big 2nd-half run to beat Florida 83-70

By Mark Long Jan. 05, 2022 09:29 PM EST

Fleming's 20 leads Florida past Stony Brook 87-62

Dec. 22, 2021 04:24 PM EST
GAINSVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Phlandrous Fleming Jr., had his best game at Florida with four 3-pointers and 20 points and the Gators rolled past Stony Brook 87-62 on...

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

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 (5) celebrates with forward Brison Gresham (44) and guard PJ Henry (3) after playing against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

Texas Southern Tigers at Florida Gators 12/6/2021

Dec. 06, 2021 07:22 PM EST

Castleton, Jones each score 18, lead Florida over Elon 74-61

Nov. 09, 2021 10:28 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Colin Castleton and Myreon Jones each scored 18 points and Florida cruised to a 74-61 victory over Elon on Tuesday night in the season...

FILE - Florida head coach Mike White gestures in the first half of a first round game against Virginia Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Friday, March 19, 2021, file photo. Florida might have its best defensive team in nearly a decade, an experienced group that seems to fit perfectly with coach Mike White’s style. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Florida gets defensive while rebuilding via transfer portal

By Mark Long Oct. 21, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

Penn State's Myles Dread speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State vets hoping coaching change yields fast results

By Travis Johnson Oct. 20, 2021 01:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) takes a shot against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson hasn't practiced or played since collapsing on the court last December. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)

Florida's Johnson still not cleared, renews 'Coach Key' role

By Mark Long Sep. 28, 2021 07:43 PM EDT

Florida rounds out men's basketball roster by adding Gatkek

Aug. 20, 2021 02:38 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida rounded out its roster for next season by adding 6-foot-9 forward Tuongthach Gatkek on Friday. Gatkek...

Florida's Johnson awaits medical clearance, hopes to play

By Mark Long Apr. 21, 2021 06:56 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Keyontae Johnson is “patiently waiting” on medical clearance while hoping to play next season. Johnson,...

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 Monday when former Charleston Southern guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. formally...