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FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, Florida coach Mike White gestures during an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia in Athens, Ga. Unlike a year ago, Florida begins the season unranked and won’t have nearly as much hype. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
White, Gators want to 'reduce noise,' improve culture

By Mark Long Nov. 11, 2020 03:01 PM EST

Florida's Kerry Blackshear Jr speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Adding Blackshear makes No. 6 Florida a title contender

By Mark Long Oct. 24, 2019 11:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Florida coach Mike White reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Florida coach Mike White could barely field a team right now. White has a six-man roster heading into the offseason after three players finished their senior years and four others decided to transfer. The departures leave the Gators searching for help and counting on White’s best signing class in four years in Gainesville. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Florida having to retool roster after numerous departures

By Mark Long Apr. 11, 2019 11:25 AM EDT

Florida center Kevarrius Hayes walks off the court after a second round men's college basketball game against Michigan in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. Michigan won 64-49. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan returning to Sweet 16 after toppling Florida 64-49

By Eric Olson Mar. 23, 2019 07:57 PM EDT

Nevada's Jordan Caroline (24) shoots between Florida's Andrew Nembhard (2) and Kevarrius Hayes (13) during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 10 seed Florida stops Nevada comeback for 70-61 upset

By Eric Olson Mar. 21, 2019 09:43 PM EDT

Baylor guard Makai Mason, left, and guard Jared Butler (12) celebrate the team's win against Syracuse in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
NCAA Latest: Day 1 of tournament in the books

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2019 12:14 PM EDT

Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Nebraska Cornhuskers at TCU Horned Frogs 3/24/2019

Mar. 20, 2019 09:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Nevada forward Cody Martin, right, dribbles downcourt as his twin brother Caleb Martin, left, trails during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California in Los Angeles. Florida's Jalen Hudson and the Martins will share the court in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Florida's Hudson welcomes NCAA game vs Nevada's Martin twins

By Mark Long Mar. 18, 2019 05:44 PM EDT

Auburn forward Horace Spencer (0) and guard J'Von McCormick (12) leave the court after beating Florida in an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Auburn won 65-62. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 22 Auburn reaches SEC tourney final, downs Florida 65-62

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 16, 2019 03:14 PM EDT

LSU interim head coach Tony Benford directs his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Florida hits 3 with second left to upset No. 9 LSU 76-73

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 15, 2019 03:53 PM EDT

Kentucky's Tyler Herro (14) shoots near Florida's Noah Locke (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 6 Kentucky pulls away from Florida 66-57 in SEC finale

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 09, 2019 04:44 PM EST

LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) drives to the basket while defended by Florida guard Jalen Hudson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
No. 10 LSU stays hot, beats Florida 79-78 in OT in rematch

By Mark Long Mar. 06, 2019 09:34 PM EST

LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) drives to the basket while defended by Florida guard Jalen Hudson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
LSU Tigers at Florida Gators 3/6/2019

Mar. 06, 2019 08:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Florida's Andrew Nembhard (2), Jalen Hudson (3) and Kevarrius Hayes (13) celebrate during during an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, in Gainesville, Fla. The Gators are trying to get back to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year. (Lauren Bacho/The Gainesville Sun via AP, File)
Florida seniors 'extremely desperate' to make NCAA tourney

By Mark Long Mar. 05, 2019 06:31 PM EST

Florida guard Noah Locke, center, moves past multiple Georgia players during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (Lauren Bacho/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Claxton scores career-high 25, Georgia upsets Florida 61-55

By Mark Long Mar. 02, 2019 10:44 PM EST

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) passes the ball around Vanderbilt's Matthew Moyer (13) and Aaron Nesmith (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Florida Gators beat Vandy 71-55 for 5th straight victory

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 27, 2019 11:15 PM EST

File-This Jan. 12, 2019, file photo shows Florida head coach Mike White directing his team against Tennessee during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. After winning a season-high four straight games, including road wins against Alabama and then-No. 13 LSU, the Gators (16-11, 8-6 Southeastern Conference) now face the last two teams in the Southeastern Conference standings. They are games Florida simply can't afford to lose. The two-game stretch begins Wednesday night at Vanderbilt (9-18, 0-14), where the Gators have dropped four in a row. No one on Florida's roster has experienced a victory at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tennessee. White has dealt with even more futility there. He's 0-9 at Vanderbilt, including 0-2 as a player at Mississippi (1995-99), 0-4 as an assistant coach with the Rebels (2004-11) and winless in three trips as Florida's head coach. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)
Florida hopes to avoid letdown following late-season surge

By Mark Long Feb. 26, 2019 05:19 PM EST

Florida's Andrew Nembhard (2), Jalen Hudson (3) and Kevarrius Hayes (13) celebrate during during an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (Lauren Bacho/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Allen keys late surge, Florida rallies to beat Mizzou 64-60

By Mark Long Feb. 23, 2019 06:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Florida coach Mike White reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Florida coach Mike White spent the first three months of the season watching his Gators burn through just about any cushion they had in building a viable NCAA Tournament resume. Now his team is coming off a big win and could use a strong finish to earn a bid. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
BUBBLE WATCH: Florida regroups to improve hopes for NCAA bid

By Aaron Beard Feb. 22, 2019 01:53 PM EST

LSU forward Naz Reid (0) shoots over Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Allen scores 21, Florida downs No. 13 LSU, 82-77

By Brett Martel Feb. 20, 2019 09:39 PM EST