Basketball

Wilbekin’s career day pushes Florida over UCF

In his third contest back after a three-game suspension, junior point guard Scottie Wilbekin put together a career game for his hometown team, leading the No. 7/8 Florida Gators (5-0) to a...

Udonis Haslem sets career rebounding record

Former Florida Gators power forward Udonis Haslem, a 10-year NBA veteran who has spent his entire career with the Miami Heat, set the franchise’s career rebounding record on Wednesday, surpassing Alonzo Mourning...

TWO BITS: Georgetown game, Donnie Jones

1 » The Navy-Marine Corps Classic on Nov. 9 aboard the USS Bataan at Navy Mayport Station in Jacksonville, FL was suspended at halftime after condensation that landed on the court made...

Patric Young’s double-double leads No. 7/8 Florida past Savannah State 58-40

Despite only shooting 30.8 percent in the first half and struggling to find an offensive rhythm early on, No. 7/8 Florida Gators basketball (4-0) played a complete game defensively in a 58-40...

TWO BITS: Dunker cited, Prather returns

1 » Florida Gators freshman guard Jessamen Dunker was cited on Nov. 14 for driving without a seat belt and directing multiple expletives at an officer who pulled him over. According to...

11/19: Donovan on defense, Boynton, Young

With the No. 7/8 Florida Gators set to play their second and third games within a six-day span this week, head coach Billy Donovan met with the media Monday to discuss his...

Florida basketball up to No. 7/8 in top 25 polls

The second regular season editions of the 2012-13 USA Today and Associated Press Top 25 Polls were released on Monday, and the Indiana Hoosiers (1-0) held on to the No. 1 spot...

Florida dominates second half, beats MTSU 66-45

Turning up the intensity in the second half, No. 10 Florida Gators basketball (3-0) powered its way past the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-1) on Sunday afternoon, capturing a 66-45 victory at...

Donovan has confidence in Gators’ freshmen

The depth of No. 10 Florida Gators basketball has been tested early in the season, especially considering juniors point guard Scottie Wilbekin (suspension) and guard/forward Casey Prather (concussions) each missed the first...

Florida PG Wilbekin reinstated from suspension

Updated at 5 p.m. After serving a three-game suspension for a violation of team rules, junior point guard Scottie Wilbekin has been reinstated and will play but not start for No. 10...