Tre Mann
FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2021, file photo, Florida guard Tre Mann (1) is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. Mann is considered one of the top point guards in the NBA draft after blossoming as a sophomore at Florida.(AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas Longhorns at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/9/2021

Jul. 22, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

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...

Nebraska's Trey McGowens (2) shoots against Penn State's Myreon Jones (0) and Trent Buttrick (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penn State transfer Jones, team's top scorer, picks Florida

By Mark Long Apr. 07, 2021 05:18 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City guard Brandon McKissic (3) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in Storrs, Conn., in this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, file photo. Florida coach Mike White took the first step in a significant rebuilding process Friday, April 2, 2021. White got a commitment from Kansas City guard Brandon McKissic. The senior led the Roos with 17.2 points a game this season.(AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)
Florida's rebuild begins with transfers McKissic, Felder

By Mark Long Apr. 02, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

Florida guard Scottie Lewis (23) shoots in front of Virginia Tech forward Keve Aluma (22) in the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Florida loses another as Scottie Lewis opts for NBA draft

By Mark Long Apr. 01, 2021 09:21 PM EDT

Oral Roberts forward DeShang Weaver (14) shoots ahead of Florida forward Omar Payne (5) during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Omar Payne joins growing list of players to leave Florida

By Mark Long Mar. 30, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) blocks a shot by Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas (3) during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Florida big man Castleton enters NBA draft for feedback

Mar. 28, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

Florida forward Osayi Osifo (15) tries to steal the ball from Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor, right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Florida loses 4th player in 3 days as Osifo enters portal

Mar. 26, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

Florida head coach Mike White directs his team during the second half of a college basketball game against Oral Roberts in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Florida guards Locke, Glover transferring, increasing hole

Mar. 25, 2021 06:55 PM EDT

Florida guard Tre Mann (1) dribbles the ball up court during an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Gainesville, Fla. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Playmaker Tre Mann declares for NBA, says goodbye to Florida

By Mark Long Mar. 24, 2021 01:00 PM EDT

Florida players walk off the court after a college basketball game against Oral Roberts in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. Oral Roberts won 81-78. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Sweet 16 bound: No. 15 seed Oral Roberts tops Florida 81-78

By Tim Booth Mar. 21, 2021 10:24 PM EDT

Florida plays against Virginia Tech in the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Short-handed Florida outlasts Virginia Tech in NCAA opener

By Tim Booth Mar. 19, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

Virginia Tech Hokies guard Nahiem Alleyne (4) shoots over Virginia Tech Hokies forward Keve Aluma (22) in the first half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Virginia Tech Hokies at Florida Gators 3/19/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 12:34 PM EDT

Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the first round of the NIT, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Clemson Tigers 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia, others overcome obstacles to get to NCAAs

By John Raby Mar. 18, 2021 02:53 AM EDT

Connecticut's James Bouknight drives past Creighton's Antwann Jones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals in the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Pick Six: Backcourt stars have chance to shine in NCAAs

By Dave Skretta Mar. 17, 2021 02:11 AM EDT

Tennessee's John Fulkerson lies on the court after being fouled by Florida's Omar Payne in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Payne was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee routs Gators 78-66 in SEC quarterfinals

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 12, 2021 06:15 PM EST

Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse prepares to talk to his players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Mann scores 22 points, Florida holds off Vandy 69-63 at SEC

Mar. 11, 2021 04:49 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2019, file photo, LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) dunks during first half action against Bowling Green during an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La. Watford is a member of The Associated Press All-SEC first team in voting announced Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Alabama senior Herbert Jones named AP's SEC player of year

By John Zenor Mar. 09, 2021 10:42 AM EST