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Talking Florida Gators Basketball with weekly guests, features, game analysis and more. Giving a program that’s become a national power the attention it deserves. Powered by The Gatorverse.
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Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) offer breakdowns of Florida's newest portal additions, Sam Alexis of UT Chattanooga and Reuben Chinyelu of Washington State. What to expect from the 2 newest Gators frontcourt pieces, and why Todd Golden's defensive thinking may have influenced the decisions to recruit these players.
Plus, Florida lands its first top 50 recruit of the Golden era. What to expect from Alex Lloyd, the top 50 guard from Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale who chose the Gators on Wednesday over Michigan State and Miami, among other programs.
1Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) answer questions asked by our Patreon subscribers. Questions range from transfer portal targets to defensive scheme to what to expect from Florida on the recruiting trail. The national championship game, between UConn and Purdue, is also previewed.
FBH sat down with former All-SEC Gator Jennifer George to chat about Florida hoops on the men's and women's sides. What she likes about the build of each program, and what she hopes to see in 2024-25.
We also talked about Jennifer's charity, the
Girls Basketball Worldwide Foundation, which brings hoops into underserved communities, offering young girls the game and mentorship and educational opportunities along the way.
Be sure to check out the upcoming charity event--the Greens for Hoops Golf Scramble-- where opening night festivities tickets are still available. Learn more at: https://www.instagram.com/greensforhoopscramble/.
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's 102-100 loss to Colorado in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yes, the referees were abysmal.
Yes, Florida was bad on defense.
Yes, Walter Clayton was a win away from being immortal.
Yes, it was a good season.
But it left us all wanting a little more...
Plus, an overview of Florida's portal needs, and a 10,000 foot view of the program after Todd Golden's second season in Gainesville.
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's 7 seed on Selection Sunday. Why a 7 seed was wrong, but could work in Florida's favor. Plus, previews of Florida's opening round matchup, which will be against the First Four winner of Colorado/Boise State.
The guys also recap Florida's tough SEC Championship Game loss to Auburn.
Finally, a peek ahead to why a second round matchup with Marquette might favor the Gators.
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) breakdown Florida's 105-87 win over No. 16 Alabama.
All the takeaways from a special Senior Night in the O'Dome.
Plus, why Florida's offensive adjustments-- and its best defensive game all season-- were encouraging long term.
Next- a preview of Florida's trip to Vanderbilt.
Finally, the guys talk brackets, Florida's position in bracketology, and what to make of Florida's resume as the season hits Championship Week.
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's 82-76 loss at . 18 South Carolina. Why Florida struggled with the Gamecocks zone, and how Florida could have won the game regardless..
Plus, a big preview of Florida's Senior Night game against Alabama. The first game was a classic. Will the Gators exact some vengeance-- and grab a huge win in the process?
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) on Florida's 20th win over the season-- a strange, grind it out game against Missouri. Other topics discussed include Florida's return to an offensive rebounding identity, the value of turnover percentage, and what to make of Riley Kugel's decreased usage.
Finally, a preview of Florida's road game and Quad 1 opportunity at No. 18 South Carolina. What makes the Gamecocks "hard to guard", and why this is the type of contrast of styles game that could define the Gators ceiling in March.
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Brandon Carroll (Sports Illustrated) team up to break down Florida's heartbreaking overtime loss at No. 13 Alabama. How Florida's guards shined, but the Gators came up just short.
Plus, a preview of Florida's sold out weekend home game against Vanderbilt.
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's 88-82 win in Athens.
How good offense, and Thomas Haugh's huge lift off the bench won Florida its 10th game in a row over Georgia.
The guys also break down No. 13 Alabama. Why Mark Sears is Neil's pick for SEC Player of the Year; why Eric loves Alabama's identity as a program; and much more.
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) joins Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) to break down Florida's 82-80 win over LSU. What goes wrong when the Gators face a zone defense, and what the Gators might do to remedy it.
Plus, why Todd Golden may want to buck industry trends using his timeouts.
Finally, Florida visits Georgia this weekend. Why this game will test Florida's culture-- and how a win could give the Gators a shot at an SEC Championship.
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's 81-65 rout of No. 12 Auburn on Saturday in the O'Dome.
Why Florida's guards stole the show, Florida's frontcourt was up for the challenge, and the continued maturation of Riley Kugel.
Plus, a preview of an improved LSU, who visits Gainesville on Tuesday night. Why has LSU struggled under Matt McMahon? Will LSU's transition game push Florida? Thoughts on a dangerous spot for the Gators, and more.
Jacob Rudner (247 Sports) joins Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) to break down Florida's 94-91 overtime win at No. 10 Kentucky on Wednesday night. From Walter Clayton Jr.'s shot to Thomas Haugh's help defense, the guys discuss all aspects of a signature win for Todd Golden and Florida.
Plus, why the work to be an NCAA Tournament team is not done, and how the Gators match up with a quality Texas A&M squad on Saturday in College Station.
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) is joined by Graham Hall (247 Sports) to talk Florida's 102-98 overtime win over Georgia. Why this Florida offense is humming, and what can Florida fix on defense? Plus, what is going right-- and wrong-- with Riley Kugel's game this season.
Plus, a big Kentucky preview as Florida looks to avoid being swept by their rival for the third consecutive season.
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) is joined by Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun to break down Florida's 79-70
résumé building win over Mississippi State.
Kevin Brockway breaks down how Florida's defense on Tolu Smith led the way, and talks the improvement of the Gators on both sides of the ball.
Plus, how Florida's hedge busting offense impressed Neil.
Finally, a preview of the Georgia game, with Mike White bringing the best Georgia team in 2 decades into a sold out O'Dome.
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's road win at Mizzou. Why this was Florida's most complete defensive performance of the year, why Micah Handlogten can build on this performance, and why Riley Kugel's improved play continued in CoMo.
Plus, Tolu Smith and Mississippi State will test Florida physically. Can the Gators meet the challenge and grab their biggest win of the year?
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) discuss two blowouts: a win over Arkansas and a loss at Tennessee. What did we learn from 2 lopsided games?
Plus, thoughts on Florida's lack of frontcourt physicality, the wonderful skill of Walter Clayton Jr., the improvement of Denzel Aberdeen, and plenty of content to preview a must-win road game at Missouri...
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's loss at Ole Miss.
What went wrong for the Gators-- and how Florida might approach fixing things defensively.
Plus, what ails Riley Kugel, and should he be given the chance to play through the slump? And should Florida consider playing 4 around 1 and abandoning the 2 big setup at times?
Finally, an Arkansas preview. Why a desperate Hogs team has 2 guards in Tramon Mark and Devo Davis who can cause Florida problems-- and why Florida's frontcourt advantage must win the day.
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down a heartbreaking Florida loss to No. 6 Kentucky in Gainesville. What went wrong for the Gators in the closing 5 minutes, and why this team hasn't yet gotten over the hump in huge games.
Plus, a preview of Florida's trip to Ole Miss, where a vastly improved Rebels team under new- and controversial- head coach Chris Beard awaits.
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) discuss Florida's unbeaten December and preview Florida's upcoming tilt at home against No. 6 Kentucky.
Why this Kentucky team is so much better on offense, grading Florida's non-conference performance, and outlining the keys to a Florida win over Kentucky.
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