Florida gives McElwain $750,000 raise after winning SEC East
Florida gave coach Jim McElwain a $750,000-a-year raise Friday after winning the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division in his first season.
Florida gave coach Jim McElwain a $750,000-a-year raise Friday after winning the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division in his first season.
UCF introduces Johnny Dawkins as new men's basketball coach
It has been one eventful week for Johnny Dawkins. The former Duke All-American was fired from his job as Stanford's men's basketball coach after eight seasons last week.
It has been one eventful week for Johnny Dawkins. The former Duke All-American was fired from his job as Stanford's men's basketball coach after eight seasons last week.
Spurrier to receive Neyland Trophy from Knoxville QB Club
Former Florida and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier has been named the 2016 winner of the Neyland Trophy, an award the Knoxville Quarterback Club gives annually to a major contributor to college athletics
Former Florida and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier has been named the 2016 winner of the Neyland Trophy, an award the Knoxville Quarterback Club gives annually to a major contributor to college athletics
George Washington beats UF, advances to NIT semifinals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyler Cavanaugh scored 23, including a key 3-pointer in the final minute, and Kevin Larsen added 19 points with a season-high 13 rebounds to help George Washington beat Florida 82-77 Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the NIT. Patricio Garino added 13 points and rebounds for fourth-seeded George Washington. Cavanaugh made 4 of 5 from 3-point range.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyler Cavanaugh scored 23, including a key 3-pointer in the final minute, and Kevin Larsen added 19 points with a season-high 13 rebounds to help George Washington beat Florida 82-77 Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the NIT. Patricio Garino added 13 points and rebounds for fourth-seeded George Washington. Cavanaugh made 4 of 5 from 3-point range.
Florida State's Bacon to submit name for NBA draft
Florida State freshman Dwayne Bacon announced Wednesday night that he will submit his name for the NBA draft but will not hire an agent. The 6-foot-7 guard made the announcement on his Twitter account and it was confirmed by a school spokesman.
Florida State freshman Dwayne Bacon announced Wednesday night that he will submit his name for the NBA draft but will not hire an agent. The 6-foot-7 guard made the announcement on his Twitter account and it was confirmed by a school spokesman.
UCF hires Johnny Dawkins as next men's basketball coach
UCF has hired Johnny Dawkins as its new men's basketball coach.
UCF has hired Johnny Dawkins as its new men's basketball coach.
Miami plays Villanova tomorrow in the Sweet 16
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Hurricanes leave locker room language in the locker room, because coach Jim Larranaga prohibits cursing on the court. What the heck? "One of our messages is that success is based on self-discipline," Larranaga said. "If you're swearing all the time, you'll swear in the game and get yourself a technical foul or get yourself out of...
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Hurricanes leave locker room language in the locker room, because coach Jim Larranaga prohibits cursing on the court. What the heck? "One of our messages is that success is based on self-discipline," Larranaga said. "If you're swearing all the time, you'll swear in the game and get yourself a technical foul or get yourself out of...
FSU's Malik Beasley to enter NBA draft
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State freshman guard Malik Beasley announced Monday night that he will enter the NBA draft. "The things I have learned and the growth I have realized this season as both a person and player have made me confident that I can take the next step in realizing my dreams to play at the next level," Beasley said in a statement.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State freshman guard Malik Beasley announced Monday night that he will enter the NBA draft. "The things I have learned and the growth I have realized this season as both a person and player have made me confident that I can take the next step in realizing my dreams to play at the next level," Beasley said in a statement.
Bulgak's 18 points lead Florida St. to 74-56 win over A&M
Florida State saw the epic comeback of the Texas A&M's men over Northern Iowa on Sunday night and the Seminoles were not about to let the Aggies do the same thing to them on Monday night.
Florida State saw the epic comeback of the Texas A&M's men over Northern Iowa on Sunday night and the Seminoles were not about to let the Aggies do the same thing to them on Monday night.
Florida beats Ohio State 74-66 in NIT second round
Dorian Finney-Smith had 16 point and 12 rebounds Sunday to help No. 2 seed Florida beat third-seeded Ohio State 74-66 in the second round of the NIT. Kasey Hill added 15 points, Kevarrius Hayes scored 14 and Justin Leon 12. The Gators (21-14) opened the second half with a 16-4 run to lead 47-34 and then held on in the final 4:34 after the Buckeyes (21-14) narrowed the gap to seven.
Dorian Finney-Smith had 16 point and 12 rebounds Sunday to help No. 2 seed Florida beat third-seeded Ohio State 74-66 in the second round of the NIT. Kasey Hill added 15 points, Kevarrius Hayes scored 14 and Justin Leon 12. The Gators (21-14) opened the second half with a 16-4 run to lead 47-34 and then held on in the final 4:34 after the Buckeyes (21-14) narrowed the gap to seven.
No. 1 seed UNC beats Florida Gulf Coast 83-67 in NCAA opener
When North Carolina is playing its best, it's a team that can score, defend and rebound at a rate worthy of its No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed.
When North Carolina is playing its best, it's a team that can score, defend and rebound at a rate worthy of its No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed.
Walker scores 33 as UCF holds off Tulane 70-62
Daiquan Walker made 11 of 16 shots, including six 3-pointers, for a career-high 33 points and Central Florida ended a three-game losing streak with a 70-62 win over Tulane on Thursday night.
Daiquan Walker made 11 of 16 shots, including six 3-pointers, for a career-high 33 points and Central Florida ended a three-game losing streak with a 70-62 win over Tulane on Thursday night.
Fisher will rotate QBs early in FSU spring drills
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher was eager to see all the position battles when the Seminoles began spring practice on Wednesday. Most of focus, though, was honed in on his quarterbacks.
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher was eager to see all the position battles when the Seminoles began spring practice on Wednesday. Most of focus, though, was honed in on his quarterbacks.
Florida State pulls away late for NIT opening-round win
Dwayne Bacon scored 23, Malik Beasley added 21 points and the two freshmen led Florida State to a 84-74 victory over Davidson in the opening round of the NIT on Tuesday night.
Dwayne Bacon scored 23, Malik Beasley added 21 points and the two freshmen led Florida State to a 84-74 victory over Davidson in the opening round of the NIT on Tuesday night.
Florida coach McElwain: OL Dorsey, PK Hardin transferring
Florida coach Jim McElwain says offensive lineman Travaris Dorsey and place-kicker Austin Hardin are transferring.
Florida coach Jim McElwain says offensive lineman Travaris Dorsey and place-kicker Austin Hardin are transferring.
Defense, balanced scoring lifts UConn in American title game
The UConn Huskies are back in the NCAA Tournament and are confident they've got what it takes to make another strong run. "I think our style travels very, very well because we play defense," coach Kevin Ollie said after Sunday's 72-58 victory over Memphis in the American Athletic Conference title game gave his team the league's automatic NCAA berth.
The UConn Huskies are back in the NCAA Tournament and are confident they've got what it takes to make another strong run. "I think our style travels very, very well because we play defense," coach Kevin Ollie said after Sunday's 72-58 victory over Memphis in the American Athletic Conference title game gave his team the league's automatic NCAA berth.
17 Texas A&M pulls away from Florida 72-66 in SEC
Jalen Jones made a go-ahead layup with 2:08 remaining and Alex Caruso followed with a steal and layup 13 seconds later to key a late 7-0 run that pushed No. 17 Texas A&M past Florida 72-66 on Friday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Jalen Jones made a go-ahead layup with 2:08 remaining and Alex Caruso followed with a steal and layup 13 seconds later to key a late 7-0 run that pushed No. 17 Texas A&M past Florida 72-66 on Friday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
USF beats East Carolina 71-66 to advance in AAC tourney
Angel Nunez scored 19 points, on 7-of-12 shooting, with 11 rebounds and Chris Perry made 7 of 11 field-goal attempts and finished with 18 points to help ninth-seeded South Florida beat No. 8 seed East Carolina 71-66 in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday. It was the third-career double-double for Nunez, who began his career at...
Angel Nunez scored 19 points, on 7-of-12 shooting, with 11 rebounds and Chris Perry made 7 of 11 field-goal attempts and finished with 18 points to help ninth-seeded South Florida beat No. 8 seed East Carolina 71-66 in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday. It was the third-career double-double for Nunez, who began his career at...
UCF, Jones part ways following upset loss to Tulane in first round AAC tournament game
Cameron Reynolds' 3-pointer with three minutes to go put 10th-seeded Tulane ahead and the Green Wave went on to a 65-63 first-round victory over No. 7 seed UCF on Thursday at the American Athletic Conference tournament.
Cameron Reynolds' 3-pointer with three minutes to go put 10th-seeded Tulane ahead and the Green Wave went on to a 65-63 first-round victory over No. 7 seed UCF on Thursday at the American Athletic Conference tournament.
No. 8 Florida outlasts No. 9 Arkansas 68-61 in SEC
The victorious outcome mattered more to Florida coach Mike White than the aesthetics of his team's performance that left room for improvement.
The victorious outcome mattered more to Florida coach Mike White than the aesthetics of his team's performance that left room for improvement.