Osayi Osifo
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

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...

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

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

Florida guard Scottie Lewis (23) shoots in front of Virginia Tech forward Keve Aluma (22) in the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Florida loses another as Scottie Lewis opts for NBA draft

By Mark Long Apr. 01, 2021 09:21 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 forward Colin Castleton (12) blocks a shot by Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas (3) 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)
Florida big man Castleton enters NBA draft for feedback

Mar. 28, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

Florida forward Osayi Osifo (15) tries to steal the ball from Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor, right, during the first 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)
Florida loses 4th player in 3 days as Osifo enters portal

Mar. 26, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

Florida players walk off the court after a college basketball game against Oral Roberts in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. Oral Roberts won 81-78. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Sweet 16 bound: No. 15 seed Oral Roberts tops Florida 81-78

By Tim Booth Mar. 21, 2021 10:24 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Virginia Tech Hokies guard Nahiem Alleyne (4) shoots over Virginia Tech Hokies forward Keve Aluma (22) in the first half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Virginia Tech Hokies at Florida Gators 3/19/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 12:34 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

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