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Perry lifts Stetson over Florida Memorial 74-67

Nov. 10, 2021 12:08 AM EST
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Rob Perry scored 25 points as Stetson defeated Florida Memorial 74-67 on Tuesday night. Chase Johnston added 20 points for the Hatters. ...

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 forward Keyontae Johnson (11) dribbles around Tennessee guard/forward Yves Pons (35) during an NCAA college basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. University of Florida basketball player Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed during a game last December, is deciding whether he wants to try to play professionally or cash in a $5 million insurance policy. Two people with knowledge of Keyontae Johnson’s situation told The Associated Press that the senior forward's policy went into effect in July 2020, five months before he crashed face-first onto the court at Florida State. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of privacy concerns. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)

AP sources: $5M insurance payout awaits Florida's Johnson

By Mark Long Nov. 03, 2021 03:10 PM EDT

FILE - Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) goes up for a shot against Connecticut's Jalen Gaffney (0), Akok Akok (11) and James Bouknight (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Villanova, Pa., in this Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, file photo. Villanova's Collin Gillespie was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America NCAA college basketball team, announced Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Villanova's Collin Gillespie heads list of notable seniors

By Steve Megargee Oct. 28, 2021 01:59 AM EDT

FILE - UMKC guard Brandon McKissic (3) makes a layup over Saint Louis guard Gibson Jimerson (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in St. Louis, in this Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, file photo. Florida added three defensive stalwarts via the NCAA transfer portal, led by two-time Big South defensive player of the year Phlandrous Fleming and Summit League defensive player of the year Brandon McKissic, to bolster a lineup the Gators believe will be able to compete in the stacked Southeastern Conference. (Colter Peterson/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Kansas City Roos at Saint Louis Billikens 12/23/2020

Oct. 21, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

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

Boston College guard Makai Ashton-Langford speaks during NCAA college basketball Atlantic Coast Conference media day, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

BC looks to rebuild again, this time under Earl Grant

By Ken Powtak Oct. 20, 2021 02:40 PM 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...

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2021, file photo, Florida guard Tre Mann (1) is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. Mann is considered one of the top point guards in the NBA draft after blossoming as a sophomore at Florida.(AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Texas Longhorns at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/9/2021

Jul. 22, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

Florida adds FAU's Miskdeen, rounds out revamped hoops staff

May. 29, 2021 03:00 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida basketball coach Mike White filled the second of two staff vacancies by hiring Akeem Miskdeen on Saturday. ...

Florida adds Oklahoma State's Erik Pastrana to hoops staff

May. 24, 2021 09:44 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Mike White added Oklahoma State assistant Erik Pastrana to his staff Monday. Pastrana spent the past...

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,...

Louisville lands ex-Florida guard Noah Locke as a transfer

Apr. 13, 2021 06:16 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has announced that former Florida guard Noah Locke has transferred to the program after an impressive perimeter shooting...

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...