Kerry Blackshear Jr.
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

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Florida guard Ques Glover (0) drives around Butler forward Bryce Golden (33) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis. Florida ranked 326th out of 359 teams nationally in pace of play. Coach Mike White is eager for his Gators to run and press like never before. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Tortoise to hare? Florida plans to play considerably faster

By Mark Long Nov. 04, 2020 12:30 PM EST

Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) celebrates after Tennessee defeated Kentucky 81-73 in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Auburn fresh example for teams to win SEC tourney hard way

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 10, 2020 03:28 PM EDT

Florida forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) drives ato the basket against Kentucky forward Nick Richards (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Florida's Blackshear sprains wrist, could miss SEC tourney

By Mark Long Mar. 09, 2020 11:05 AM EDT

Florida forward Kenny Blackshear, Jr, goes to the hoop during an NCAA college basketball game against LSU, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Gainesville, Fla. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Career nights for Johnson, Lewis as Florida thumps LSU 81-66

By Mark Long Feb. 26, 2020 10:59 PM EST

Florida's Kerry Blackshear Jr., middle, stumbles between Kentucky's Nick Richards (4) and Ashton Hagans (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Quickley's 26 points lift No. 10 Kentucky past Florida 65-59

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 22, 2020 08:27 PM EST

Florida beats Arkansas 73-59, extends dominance in series

By Mark Long Feb. 18, 2020 09:14 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson spent a good chunk of his career night at the free throw line. It was the best chance undermanned Arkansas had at...

Florida honors Billy Donovan, hammers Vanderbilt 84-66

By Mark Long Feb. 15, 2020 10:21 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida opened and closed the first half with 3-pointers, a fitting tribute on a night the program honored former coach Billy Donovan....

Nembhard scores 24 as Gators beat Aggies 78-61

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 12, 2020 10:52 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Florida coach Mike White raved about his team's performance on offense after the Gators routed Texas A&M on Wednesday night. ...

Tyree leads Ole Miss to win over Florida

By Chris Burrows Feb. 08, 2020 04:56 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The second season, proclaimed by Mississippi coach Kermit Davis as the month of February, has been a rousing success after two games. ...

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) drives around Florida guard Noah Locke (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Florida looks for defensive turnaround amid disappointment

By Mark Long Jan. 31, 2020 05:40 PM EST

Perry scores career-high 27, Miss State tops Florida 78-71

By Mark Long Jan. 28, 2020 09:16 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Reggie Perry's mother and sister were on hand for his game at Florida, about a two-hour drive from his hometown. ...

Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo (2) takes a shot over Florida guard Tre Mann (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 1 Baylor stifles Florida 72-61 for 16th straight victory

By Mark Long Jan. 25, 2020 10:25 PM EST

Williams, Mays help LSU hold on against Florida, 84-82

By Brett Martel Jan. 21, 2020 09:46 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU guard Skylar Mays could afford to have a sense of humor after the Tigers nearly blew a 10-point lead in the final 1:11 against...

Auburn guard J'Von McCormick (5) makes a layup past Florida forward Omar Payne (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Payne's career game helps Florida beat No. 4 Auburn 69-47

By Mark Long Jan. 18, 2020 05:03 PM EST

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) looks to drive the ball into the paint as Mississippi's Devontae Shuler defends during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Gators guard Andrew Nembhard has flu, could miss Auburn game

By Mark Long Jan. 17, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Florida guard Keyontae Johnson (11) goes up for a dunk against Mississippi during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Johnson leads way, Florida beats undermanned Ole Miss 71-55

By Mark Long Jan. 14, 2020 09:25 PM EST

Nembhard helps Florida roll past South Carolina 81-68

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 07, 2020 09:30 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — When Andrew Nembhard is on his game, Florida usually is, too. The Gators sophomore was certainly on against South...

Florida rallies from 21 points down, beats Alabama in 2OT

By Mark Long Jan. 04, 2020 09:05 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Scottie Lewis, Andrew Nembhard and Kerry Blackshear Jr. hit two free throws apiece in the final minute of double overtime, lifting...

Florida handles Long Beach State 102-63 in pre-SEC tuneup

By Mark Long Dec. 28, 2019 02:20 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida may have found a turning point in its up-and-down season. Kerry Blackshear Jr. and Keyontae Johnson scored...