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Championship Highlights

Championship Highlights
Gators Exhibition Recap: Key Hoops Lessons

Gators Exhibition Recap reviews Baylor and Stetson lessons, from guard scoring to bench gaps, with broader fall notes across Gainesville.

Anna Rivera - November 7, 2026
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Florida Gators No. 1 Ranking Unites Gainesville

Florida Gators No. 1 status brings championship echoes, roster belief and Gainesville pride after the 2026 preseason AP poll.

David Brooks - November 4, 2026
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Gators Key Matchups In Non-Conference Tests

Gators Key Matchups show how Florida’s 2026 football and 2026-27 basketball slates test rivalry stakes, player growth, and fan plans.

Taylor Collins - October 31, 2026
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Gators vs Duke Keys for SEC-ACC Success at Home

Gators vs Duke returns to Gainesville on Dec. 1, 2026. Here are Florida’s frontcourt, rebounding and defensive keys.

Taylor Collins - October 29, 2026
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Florida Gators Take No. 1 in the AP Preseason Top 25 Ahead of the 2026–27 Season

The Florida Gators will begin the 2026–27 men’s college basketball season at the top of the Associated Press preseason Top 25, placing head coach Todd Golden and his returning core under the national spotlight. The AP released its preseason rankings on October 19, 2026, awarding Florida 1,461 points and 47 of 59 first-place votes. The…

David Brooks - October 22, 2026
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Gators Fall Practice Fuels Roster Progression

Gators Fall Practice showed how Jon Sumrall’s first Florida roster took shape through QB clarity, transfers and returning core pieces.

David Brooks - October 20, 2026
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Gators Miami Matchup: Key Player Reality Check

Gators Miami matchup primer corrects the opener premise, then sizes up Aaron Philo, Darian Mensah, line play and fan takeaways.

Taylor Collins - October 19, 2026
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Gators Schedule Highlights: 2026-27 Showdowns

Gators Schedule Highlights for 2026-27 center on Miami in Tampa, Duke in Gainesville, Las Vegas tests and SEC dates with Kentucky.

Lisa Carter - October 16, 2026
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Florida Gators Named SEC Favorites As Thomas Haugh Earns Preseason Player Of The Year

The Florida Gators men’s basketball program enters the 2026–27 season with expectations that extend beyond simply returning to the NCAA Tournament. On October 12, 2026, Florida was selected to finish first in the Southeastern Conference preseason media poll, while senior forward Thomas Haugh earned preseason SEC Player of the Year recognition. Florida’s selection as the…

Ben Foster - October 13, 2026
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Gators vs Duke Sets Gainesville Challenge Stage

Gators vs Duke returns to Gainesville on Dec. 1, 2026, with series history, roster continuity and SEC/ACC Challenge stakes in focus.

Anna Rivera - October 10, 2026