Brandon McKissic

Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin calls a play during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game against Mississippi Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Florida Atlantic Owls at UAB Blazers 3/10/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 08:14 PM EST

Missouri forward Ronnie DeGray III (21) works in against Mississippi guard Tye Fagan (14) and forward Luis Rodriguez (15) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Southeastern - First Round - Game 1 (win) at LSU Tigers 3/10/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 06:54 PM EST

Vanderbilt forward Quentin Millora-Brown, center, pulls in a rebound against Florida guard Brandon McKissic (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Vanderbilt Commodores at Florida Gators 3/3/2022

Mar. 01, 2022 09:26 PM EST

Florida shuts down Vanderbilt in second half, wins 61-42

Jan. 22, 2022 03:35 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Backup guard Tyree Appleby was the game's only double-digit scorer with 11 points and Florida owned the second half in a 61-42 victory over...

LSU center Efton Reid (15) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

Days scores 20 near home, No. 12 LSU beats Florida 64-58

By Mark Long Jan. 12, 2022 09:42 PM EST

Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) celebrates with guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. (24), guard Myreon Jones (0) and forward CJ Felder (1) after blocking an Alabama shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

No. 15 Alabama uses big 2nd-half run to beat Florida 83-70

By Mark Long Jan. 05, 2022 09:29 PM EST

Florida guard Brandon McKissic (23) drives to the basket as South Florida guard Javon Greene (1) and forward Sam Hines Jr. (20) defend during the first half of the NCAA college Orange Bowl Basketball Classic game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

South Florida Bulls at Florida Gators 12/18/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Florida center Jason Jitoboh (33) warms up before Florida plays North Florida in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo Alan Youngblood)

North Florida Ospreys at Florida Gators 12/8/2021

Dec. 08, 2021 06:08 PM EST

Texas Southern forward Joirdon Karl Nicholas celebrates on the bench against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

Previously winless Texas Southern stuns No. 20 Florida 69-54

By Mark Long Dec. 06, 2021 08:11 PM EST

Texas Southern forward Joirdon Karl Nicholas (5) celebrates with forward Brison Gresham (44) and guard PJ Henry (3) after playing against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

Texas Southern Tigers at Florida Gators 12/6/2021

Dec. 06, 2021 07:22 PM EST

Troy head coach Scott Cross reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

No. 23 Florida handles Troy 84-45, remains unbeaten

By Graham Hall Nov. 28, 2021 02:30 PM EST

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton disputes a ruling by officials during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida ends 7-game skid vs FSU, dedicates win to Johnson

By Mark Long Nov. 14, 2021 03:34 PM EST

FILE - UMKC guard Brandon McKissic (3) makes a layup over Saint Louis guard Gibson Jimerson (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in St. Louis, in this Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, file photo. Florida added three defensive stalwarts via the NCAA transfer portal, led by two-time Big South defensive player of the year Phlandrous Fleming and Summit League defensive player of the year Brandon McKissic, to bolster a lineup the Gators believe will be able to compete in the stacked Southeastern Conference. (Colter Peterson/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Kansas City Roos at Saint Louis Billikens 12/23/2020

Oct. 21, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

FILE - Florida head coach Mike White gestures in the first half of a first round game against Virginia Tech in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Friday, March 19, 2021, file photo. Florida might have its best defensive team in nearly a decade, an experienced group that seems to fit perfectly with coach Mike White’s style. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Florida gets defensive while rebuilding via transfer portal

By Mark Long Oct. 21, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) takes a shot against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla. Johnson hasn't practiced or played since collapsing on the court last December. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)

Florida's Johnson still not cleared, renews 'Coach Key' role

By Mark Long Sep. 28, 2021 07:43 PM EDT

Florida rounds out men's basketball roster by adding Gatkek

Aug. 20, 2021 02:38 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida rounded out its roster for next season by adding 6-foot-9 forward Tuongthach Gatkek on Friday. Gatkek...

Florida's Johnson awaits medical clearance, hopes to play

By Mark Long Apr. 21, 2021 06:56 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Keyontae Johnson is “patiently waiting” on medical clearance while hoping to play next season. Johnson,...

Florida lands 4th transfer as CSU's Fleming formally commits

By Mark Long Apr. 12, 2021 04:39 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida landed its fourth transfer in two weeks on Monday when former Charleston Southern guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. formally...