Keyontae Johnson

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 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...

Florida guard Noah Locke (10) celebrates with teammates after the team defeated Providence in an NCAA college basketball game at Barclays Center, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in New York. Florida won 83-51. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)

Johnson scores 19, leads Florida over Providence 83-51

By Denis P. Gorman Dec. 17, 2019 09:54 PM EST

Florida guard Ques Glover (0) drives against Providence guard Luwane Pipkins (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Barclays Center, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)

Florida Gators at Providence Friars 12/17/2019

Dec. 17, 2019 08:27 PM EST

Marshall guard Taevion Kinsey (1) and forward Darius George (21) celebrate after a play against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

Glover scores 14, No. 24 Florida beats Marshall 73-67

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2019 11:06 PM EST

Xavier's Tyrique Jones, at left, looks for a pass against the defense of Florida's Scottie Lewis (23) and Kerry Blackshear Jr., in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the finals of the Charleston Classic, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

MVP Johnson leads Florida to 70-65 win over No. 18 Xavier

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 24, 2019 10:43 PM EST

Johnson’s 22 leads Florida to 70-62 win over Hawks

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 21, 2019 04:34 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson saw Florida’s big lead shrink to almost nothing in the final minute. He made sure his teammates didn’t let this one...

Florida's Kerry Blackshear Jr., right, shoots against Connecticut's Josh Carlton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

No. 15 Florida falls to UConn 62-59 on the road

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 17, 2019 05:38 PM EST

Florida guard Scottie Lewis (23) celebrates with Keyontae Johnson after blocking a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

FSU upsets No. 6 Florida 63-51, extends streak in series

By Mark Long Nov. 10, 2019 03:22 PM EST

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) drives to the basket past North Florida guard Emmanuel Adedoyin (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

North Florida Ospreys at Florida Gators 11/5/2019

Nov. 05, 2019 07:33 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)

Tip Ins: Blackshear Jr leads latest crop of impact transfers

By Dave Skretta Oct. 28, 2019 03:04 AM EDT

Adding Blackshear makes No. 6 Florida a title contender

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

Florida gives hoops coach Mike White raise, 2-year extension

Sep. 27, 2019 03:15 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has given basketball coach Mike White a raise and a two-year contract extension that places him under contract through the 2024-25...