Keyontae Johnson
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

Florida's Mann returning for sophomore year, chance to start

Jul. 07, 2020 03:54 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida guard Tre Mann is returning for his sophomore season. Mann withdrew his name from the NBA draft Tuesday...

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) powers past Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Florida G Nembhard withdraws from NBA draft, transfers

By Mark Long May. 30, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) powers past Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Florida guards Nembhard, Mann declare for NBA draft

Apr. 26, 2020 03:12 PM EDT

Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) goes for the dunk 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 leading scorer Johnson to return for junior season

Apr. 14, 2020 01:17 PM EDT

Kentucky forward Nick Richards (4) steals the ball from Florida guard Scottie Lewis (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Florida guard Scottie Lewis returning for sophomore season

Apr. 06, 2020 10:22 AM EDT

In this Jan. 10, 2020, photo provided by the University of Florida Athletic Association, University of Florida team manager Chris Sutherland is shown warming up before a game between Florida team managers and Missouri team managers, the night before an NCAA college basketball game between Florida and Missouri, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Sutherland waited nearly five years to finally play college basketball. He worked his way onto Florida’s bench in January after serving as an arena worker, a practice player for the women’s team and a team manager for the men’s program. Gaining NCAA eligibility was a daunting task that required him to repay a $5,000 scholarship and remove his name and likeness off a website he created last year to sell streetwear he designed. (Alex de la Osa/UAA Communications via AP)
Hoops dream: Florida walk-on relishes moment years in making

By Mark Long Apr. 02, 2020 02:25 AM EDT

Georgia's Anthony Edwards (5) tries to get a shot past Florida forward Dontay Bassett (21) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Seldom-used Florida forward Bassett enters transfer portal

Mar. 16, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley celebrates after an overtime win against Louisville in an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. Quickley was selected to the Associated Press All-SEC first team announced Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
Mississippi State's Perry, Arkansas' Jones share SEC honors

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 10, 2020 11:17 AM EDT

Florida center Jason Jitoboh (33) blocks a shot from Georgia's Rayshaun Hammonds (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Locke's 3s help Gators take control late to beat Dogs 66-54

By Charles Odum Mar. 04, 2020 09:04 PM EST

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...

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. ...

Florida overcomes 22-point deficit, stuns Georgia 81-75

By Mark Long Feb. 05, 2020 09:22 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Mike White spent countless hours over the last three weeks talking to his young team about handling adversity. It's been...

Vanderbilt forward Ejike Obinna (50) hands the ball off to guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) as Florida guard Andrew Nembhard tries to steal it during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (Wade Payne/The Tennessean via AP)
Florida hands Vanderbilt its 26th straight SEC loss

By Chip Cirillo Feb. 01, 2020 10:46 PM EST

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