Gators defeat Hatters 74-46 Nov 16, 2009
GAINESVILLE If nothing else, it will be a different Florida basketball team this season. With the team's top scorer Nick Calathes gone (left for a pro contract in Greece after his sophomore season), the Gators placed four different players in double figures to beat Stetson 74-46 in Sunday's season opener before 10,077 at the O'Connell Center. (Florida Today)
Preview: Basketball Round Table Nov 14, 2009
The Florida basketball squad tips off the basketball season Sunday afternoon against Stetson in the O'Connell Center. What will Billy Donovan's squad look like after go-to player Nick Calathes. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gators Report: Blog updates Nov 8, 2009
Florida basketball coach ruptures Achilles tendon Posted October 26, 2009 by Scott Butherus Updated Oct 26, 2009 at 06:10 PM. Florida s Amanda Butler will spend part of this season coaching on crutches. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
STAPLES: Focused Florida finally delivers complete game Nov 4, 2009
On Thursday, Meyer brought Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan to speak to the football team's leaders. Donovan has stood in Meyer's shoes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
First Look at 2009-10 Gators Nov 3, 2009
By Senior WriterDate: Nov 1, 2009 The Florida basketball team will take the court against St. Leo Monday night in the first of two exhibition contests to open up the season. Florida will have another exhibition a week later in preparation for the regular season opener against Stetson on Sunday, November 15. (FightinGators.com)
The Bulldogs Danced, the Gators Won Nov 1, 2009
Meyer wouldnt comment on what Florida basketball coach said to his team this week, but the two time national champion coach delivered a special message late in the week. Billy Donovan is one of my best friends and he did a phenomenal job and that was our whole deal with this message, Meyer said. (TigerRag.com)
Tebow, No. 1 Florida rout Georgia to stay unbeaten Nov 1, 2009
On Thursday, Florida basketball coach , whose Gators won national titles in 2006 and 2007, talked to the football team about repeating. On Friday, the team had an emotional meeting at its hotel, talking about righting the ship and finishing strong. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Bulldogs Danced, the Gators Won Nov 1, 2009
Meyer wouldnt comment on what Florida basketball coach said to his team this week, but the two time national champion coach delivered a special message late in the week. Billy Donovan is one of my best friends and he did a phenomenal job and that was our whole deal with this message, Meyer said. (FightinGators.com)
Gators get good news on Tishman Oct 28, 2009
Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan said Tuesday guard Nimrod Tishman has gotten through the NCAA Clearinghouse and can play for the Gators. Read what Donovan said about Tishman's strengths and weaknesses and also get the latest from point guard Erving Walker, who said more depth in the backcourt will help this season. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
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It was media day for the Florida basketball team Thursday which meant all the players were upbeat about the upcoming season and talked about how things would be different from the last two years when they missed the NCAA Tournament. There was also a new level of maturity from some veterans as well though, a sense that they're sick of being average, playing in the NIT and not being in the national conversation. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Florida Basketball SEC Schedule Overview Aug 21, 2009
Billy Donovan and Alex Tyus. com ColumnistDate: Aug 20, 2009 The SEC has finally released the full basketball schedule for this year, and Florida appears to have gotten a fairly good draw. (FightinGators.com)
Meyer plans to manage Florida's expectations, hype Aug 12, 2009
He had former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz speak to the team Monday, and has former NFL coach Tony Dungy and Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan lined up to do the same. The players might have an easy time relating to Donovan. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Prized recruit just fine Jul 31, 2009
Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan's daughter, Hasbrouck, rode Confidential to the championship in the Small Junior Hunter 15-and-under category and piloted Quality Time to the championship in the Large Junior Hunter 15-and-under title on Wednesday at the 2009 United States Equestrian Federation event in New York. Trainer Don Stewart of Ocala called Hasbrouck, "A quiet girl who doesn't say too much." But he added, "When she gets on a horse, watch out.". (Florida Today)
Shyatt focused on Florida's backcourt Jun 30, 2009
What has become the summer storyline for Florida basketball was broached again Monday when associate head coach Larry Shyatt talked on the SEC summer conference call. The Gators are hurting big time in the backcourt. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Polk Sports Hall inducts area residents (21) Jun 28, 2009
Alvin Harper of Frostproof and Lake Wales residents Don Bridges and Scott Clack were honored, as was current University of South Florida basketball player Dominique Jones, named College Athlete of the Year. Harper is one of the most successful professional athletes in Polk County history. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Donovan will test shark-filled waters May 28, 2009
No one has ever questioned if Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan can swim with the sharks in the brutal world of college hoops. Now he's going to take a dip with the real thing. (Florida Today)
Meyer's Mailbag: UK roster far from set May 26, 2009
It seems to me that Florida basketball has just not lived up to the recruiting that the football team is on ... Nonetheless, you bring up a valid point about the woes of Florida basketball recruiting. (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Random Thoughts: Gators in the NBA May 4, 2009
It doesn't matter how much you normally hate the NBA. Joakim Noah, the face of Florida basketball when the Gators won back-to-back national championships in 2006 and 2007, is playing a positive role for the Bulls in the most exciting series in league history. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
What's happening in our community May 1, 2009
Registration for the summer season of the Florida Basketball and Volleyball Association will be Saturday at Eau Gallie High School. Sign-ups for the FBVA league will be for basketball. (Florida Today)
Alex Tyus Staying Put Apr 29, 2009
Florida Basketball player Alex Tyus has changed his mind and Coach Billy Donovan has agreed to let him remain with the Florida team for the upcoming season. stunned many a couple of weeks back when he announced his intention to leave and FightinGators. (FightinGators.com)
Tyus decides to stay at Florida Apr 29, 2009
(AP) - Forward Alex Tyus has decided to remain with the Florida basketball program, changing his mind about 10 days after announcing plans to transfer. Tyus gave no reason for his about-face Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Heath had what Famous & Fitzpatrick wanted! Apr 29, 2009
There are so many things that had to fall into place for Jarrid Famous to sign with the University of South Florida basketball program, but one thing stands out above the rest. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (USF Sports -- Rivals.com)
Famous a big catch for Heath Apr 28, 2009
The University of South Florida basketball program finally got the one piece of the puzzle that has been missing for next season in Jarrid Famous. Some believe he could be the catalyst that turns the Bulls into a Big East contender. (USF Sports -- Rivals.com)
Starting center continues exodus of players from Florida Apr 18, 2009
By David Jones, Florida Today GAINESVILLE The Florida basketball team lost its third player in just the past few weeks on Friday when Gators coach Billy Donovan confirmed that starting center Alex Tyus has decided to transfer to another school. "I think Alex is a great kid," Donovan said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gators May Lead for Bledsoe Apr 11, 2009
By Senior WriterDate: Apr 10, 2009 The Florida basketball teams search for another guard could be nearing an end. Birmingham, Ala. (FightinGators.com)
Smith: Basketball season superlatives Apr 10, 2009
The NCAA Tournament revealed an obvious truth about the Florida basketball team. Although the Gators may have been a win or two away from making the field, they were light years away from doing any damage. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
VCU hires another UF assistant Apr 1, 2009
Once again, Virginia Commonwealth has turned to the Florida basketball program in search of a new head coach. VCU has decided on Shaka Smart, a first-year assistant coach at Florida, as its new head coach. (Florida Today)
Gators Strive for 25 Mar 21, 2009
By Senior WriterDate: Mar 20, 2009 Only five teams in Florida basketball history have won 25 or more games in a single season. Friday night, this years group of Gators tries to become the sixth Florida squad to reach that milestone when they host the Miami Hurricanes in the second round of the NIT. Florida brings a 24-10 record into the contest while Miami checks in at 19-12. (FightinGators.com)
Gators, 'Canes ready for second round NIT tussle Mar 19, 2009
While this isn't where the Florida basketball team wants to be, it just got a little more interesting. The Gators failed to make the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row after a bad showing in the SEC Tournament, but rebounded with an 84-62 win against Jacksonville before a crowd of 4,350 at the O'Connell Center in the opening round of the NIT on Wednesday night. (Florida Today)
Calathes continues the growth process Mar 14, 2009
TAMPA - The fine line Nick Calathes walks every game is to run the Florida basketball team, be the leader on the court and make lots of things happen but not to overextend himself, force things and put the Gators in bad situations. Read what Calathes and coach Billy Donovan said about Thursday's performance and get the latest news as Florida prepares to take on Auburn. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Donovan Trying to Solve the Team Puzzle Mar 6, 2009
Date: Mar 5, 2009 It has been another one of those years for Florida basketball head coach Billy Donovan. He has spent a lot of time trying to manipulate the different pieces of his team to solve the puzzle that is the basketball season. (FightinGators.com)
Hodge Reaches Milestone Feb 24, 2009
By Senior WriterDate: Feb 23, 2009 Walter Hodge will not go down as one of the greatest players in Florida basketball history. The left-handed shooting guard has had a solid Gator career, but he hasnt been an All-SEC or All-American. (FightinGators.com)
Bubble Watch - 2/23-24 Feb 23, 2009
com ColumnistDate: Feb 23, 2009 With two weeks remaining in the regular season, Florida basketball remains in a tenuous position with regards to their NCAA tournament chances. Inexplicable road losses to South Carolina and Georgia mean they enter their final four games needing to go 2-2 to get to a comfortable SEC win total of 10 heading into the conference tournament. (FightinGators.com)
Gators show balance in SEC victory Feb 23, 2009
Balance is a word rarely associated with the Florida basketball team since it has been the Nick Calathes Show so many nights but the Gators showed Saturday against Vanderbilt they don't need to lean on the sophomore guard every time to win. Freshman guard Erving Walker scored a team-high 17 points to lead five Florida players in double figures in the Gators' victory. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kenny Boynton Honored Feb 20, 2009
Florida basketball signee Kenny Boynton has been named to the McDonalds All-American team. The sharp shooting guard from American Heritage in Plantation, Florida will join 23 other high school standouts in the annual event on April 1. (FightinGators.com)
Streak of 20-Win Seasons is a Very Big Deal Feb 20, 2009
Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan has accomplished an incredible thing with the Gator win over Alabama Wednesday night. The Gators now have 11 straight 20-plus win seasons. (FightinGators.com)
UF picks up 20th win, beats Alabama Feb 19, 2009
This is where the Florida basketball program is right now: Sophomore center Alex Tyus -- the last player to get a field goal with just under six minutes to play, called it a "relief" to get a victory against an Alabama team that came into the night having lost five of its past six games. The Crimson Tide (13-12 overall, 3-8 in SEC play) got within five -- 55-50 with 14:26 to play in the game, opening the second half with a 15-8 run and dominating inside. (Florida Today)
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Not exactly Hollywood quotes even if Calathes could have walked off the set of Hoosiers right onto the Florida basketball team. He fits the part of fictional legend Jimmy Chitwood well although Donovan was hardly as fiery as coach Norman Dale, probably because the Gators played so well. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Donovan Not Focused on Return to NCAA Feb 17, 2009
By Senior WriterDate: Feb 16, 2009 No matter what anyone says or thinks about Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan, you have to admire his consistency. Donovan is in his 13th season on the Florida bench, and I have yet to hear him talk about how many wins his team needed to earn an NCAA bid. (FightinGators.com)
Disaster in Athens Feb 15, 2009
-- Coming off a heart wrenching loss to Kentucky, Athens seemed to be the ideal place for Florida basketball to regroup and get back on the winning track. They'd already beaten the Bulldogs by 26 in Gainesville, and Georgia was 0-9 in conference play. (FightinGators.com)
Bouncing back? Feb 14, 2009
Tuesday's 68-65 loss at Kentucky ended as bad as any Florida basketball player could have dreaded, with star guard Nick Calathes at the free-throw line after being fouled on a 3-point attempt. He missed the last one on purpose but failed to make a single free throw with the pressure on. (Florida Today)
Hodge cleared to play Feb 13, 2009
Florida Air Academy graduate Walter Hodge, a senior on the Florida basketball team, will be allowed to play in Saturday's 3:30 p.m. game at Georgia on ABC.. Hodge was ejected early in the second half of the Gators' 68-65 loss after stepping on Perry Stevenson's arm while the Kentucky player was on the floor. (Florida Today)
Legacy hardwood @ KIPP Feb 12, 2009
Their work is so well known that when the University of Florida basketball team won the NCAA National Championship in 2006, the school purchased the Final Four floor on which they won and had Praters takes it up and refinishes it as the University s new home court flooring. When the U.S. Bank Arena decided it was time for a new floor, they also called Praters and McNair was in the right place at the right time to claim the arena s old floor. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Former Highlander writes a little USF history Feb 12, 2009
Published: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:09 AM EST The University of South Florida basketball team wrote some major school history Saturday afternoon in Tampa, and a former Lake Wales Highlander was the lead author. Sophomore Dominique Jones, who played at Lake Wales High School, hit a driving layup in the final 20 seconds to lift the Bulls to a 57-56 win over Marquette who came into the game ranked No. 8 in the country. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Gators Take Aim at No. 20 Feb 11, 2009
By Senior WriterDate: Feb 10, 2009 The Florida basketball program is one of only five in the nation that has posted 20 or more wins for each of the last ten seasons. The Gators will try to stretch that streak to 11 Tuesday night when they visit the Kentucky Wildcats in Rupp Arena. (FightinGators.com)
