en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Florida Gators Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/news Former Florida basketball star Teddy Dupay was inducted into the FHSAA Hall of Fame for his record-setting high school career. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:14:24 GMT Kevin Brockway https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56611598 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56611598 false false Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu’s impressive NBA Draft Combine measurements—highlighted by a jaw-dropping 7’7.5” wingspan and elite defensive prowess—a... Wed, 13 May 2026 19:41:41 GMT Locked On Gators https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56609836 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56609836 false false One of the downfalls of the Billy Napier Era was the fact that Florida couldn’t even sniff the postseason even with expanded playoffs. As we have pointed out be Wed, 13 May 2026 19:12:13 GMT Benjamin Henderson https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56609427 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56609427 false false Florida is still looking to add to its offensive line after landing three commitments at the position, and sources tell Swamp247 that two targets are trending more to Florida than others. Here's the latest intel on both targets. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:32:44 GMT Tyler Harden https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56608966 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56608966 true false It's been a few weeks since Peyton Miller committed to Florida. The Top247 offensive lineman from Anna (Texas) was a big win for Jon Sumrall and the Gators in their first full… Wed, 13 May 2026 17:43:59 GMT Mike Roach https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56608358 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56608358 true false As international recruiting continues to ramp up in college basketball the Florida Gators also went to that well with a couple of overseas commitments, starting with Lithuanian Arturas Butajevas. With all types of European players coming to college with varying skillsets and expectations right away, many fans are now wondering who Butajevas is, how he […] Wed, 13 May 2026 15:22:41 GMT Eric Fawcett https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56606535 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56606535 false false Florida and Miami are expected to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Tampa in a high-profile rivalry matchup loaded with history, talent, and nationa Wed, 13 May 2026 13:31:49 GMT Rodney Knuppel https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56605262 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56605262 false false The Florida Gators will face an in-state rival to open the 2026-27 season. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:55:50 GMT Kyle Lander https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56599784 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56599784 false false The Florida Gators will open the 2026-27 season against an in-state rival Tue, 12 May 2026 22:27:37 GMT Graham Hall https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56599474 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56599474 true false Florida basketball will open its 2026-27 season against an out-of-conference rival. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:22:15 GMT Andrew Abadie https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56599421 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56599421 false false Florida will open the 2026-27 men’s basketball season against Miami with coach Todd Golden’s team again among the national title favorites. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:01:52 GMT Edgar Thompson https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56599192 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56599192 false false Brendan Lawson and No. 19 Florida will visit LSU for its final regular-season series on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network+. Tue, 12 May 2026 20:54:02 GMT Hunter DeLauder https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56598385 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56598385 true false Rueben Chinyelu is Florida's lone participant in the NBA Draft Combine, and how he tests and performs should impact his decision of whether to stay in the Draft or return to UF for his senior season Tue, 12 May 2026 19:26:29 GMT Graham Hall https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56597244 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56597244 true false The 6-foot-10 center is participating this week in the NBA Combine in Chicago Tue, 12 May 2026 16:21:36 GMT Graham Hall https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56594830 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/florida-gators-basketball/articles/56594830 true false