Clayton scores 26, sparks Florida to 77-57 victory over Merrimack
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 26 points and Florida used a 20-0 run in the second half to pull away for a 77-57 victory over MerrimackDECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Micah Handlogten - Cleared for Tuesday Handlogten will play Tuesday against Merrimack, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.
Impact Returning from a two-game absence after suffering an in-game ankle sprain against Pittsburgh on Nov. 22, Handlogten will likely return to his standard workload as Florida's starting center. The 7-foot-1 big has operated mostly in a play-finishing role through his four full contests thus far.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Four takeaways from Florida 82-71 loss at Wake Forest The Gators suffered a 82-71 defeat Wednesday night at Wake Forest
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Gators undone by 3-point defense, second-half turnovers in loss to Deacs The Gators dropped to 4-3 on the season with their loss on Wednesday night
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Florida Big Man Micah Handlogten Unlikely to Play vs. Wake Forest Gators big man Micah Handlogten is unexpected to play in Florida’s ACC/SEC Challenge matchup against Wake Forest on Wednesday, per report.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Handlogten to go through warmups, doubtful at Wake Forest Handlogten was injured in Florida's 86-71 win over Pitt in Brooklyn
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Micah Handlogten - Officially out Wednesday Handlogten (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's game at Wake Forest, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.
Impact Handlogten will be unavailable Wednesday as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. It will be his second consecutive game missed with the injury. His next chance to play is Tuesday versus Merrimack.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Micah Handlogten - Unlikely to play Wednesday Handlogten (ankle) will test out his ankle ahead of Wednesday's game at Wake Forest but is considered unlikely to play, Jacob Rudner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Handlogten is at risk of missing his second consecutive game Wednesday after suffering an ankle injury in the first minute versus Pittsburgh last Wednesday. He is reportedly going to test out his injury, but sources tell 247Sports.com that the sophomore is unlikely to suit up.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How to Watch: Everything you need to know for Florida-Wake Forest Here’s everything you need to know about Wednesday night’s men’s basketball action in Winston-Salem.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Todd Golden recaps trip to Brooklyn, looks ahead at Wake Forest The Gators are set to take on Wake Forest on Wednesday in Winston Salem
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Florida a 9-seed in first Lunardi bracketology update of 2023-24 season ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has update his bracketology predictions for the first time in the 2023-24 college basketball season, and the Gators are a...
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Gators Forward Tyrese Samuel Earns SEC Player of the Week Honors Following dominant performances against Pitt and Baylor, Gators forward Tyrese Samuel was named SEC Player of the Week on Monday.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Florida forward Tyrese Samuel named SEC Player of the Week Samuel has been a force to be reckoned with since joining the Gators out of Seton Hall
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Four takeaways from Florida 94-91 loss to Baylor The Gators were defeated by the Bears in Brooklyn to drop to 4-2 on the season
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Micah Handlogten dressed, unlikely to play against Baylor Handlogten injured his right ankle on Wednesday night against Pitt
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
How to Watch: Everything you need to know for Florida-Baylor on Friday Here’s everything you need to know about Friday afternoon’s men’s basketball action in Brooklyn.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Betting Odds: Florida basketball vs. Baylor Bears on Friday Here are the lines for tonight’s matchup between Florida and Baylor in Brooklyn.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Zyon Pullin - Added to starting lineup Friday Pullin is part of the starting lineup for Florida's game Friday against Baylor.
Impact Micah Handlogten (ankle) will be limited during Florida's game Friday. So in place of him, the team added Pullin to its starting lineup against Baylor. He has 25 points (5-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 14-19 FT) and 12 assists across the second half of November thus far.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Micah Handlogten - Unlikely to play Handlogten (ankle) is unlikely to play during Florida's game Friday against Baylor, per Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com.
Impact Despite being ready to play, the Florida team may rest Handlogten entirely, considering he is coming off a day after suffering an ankle injury. Even if the big man does play, his upside for Florida's upcoming game likely seems limited. In place of him, Zyon Pullin will be part of Florida's starting lineup instead.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Center Micah Handlogten Suffers Ankle Injury in Florida's 15-Point Win Over Pitt Gators center Micah Handlogten exited Florida’s 15-point win over Pitt just 49 seconds in due to an ankle injury.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Walter Clayton Jr.'s 28-Point Night Leads Florida Past Pitt, 86-71 On the back of Walter Clayton Jr., Florida overcame an early nine-point deficit to cruise past Pitt and advance to the NIT Season Tip-Off Ch...
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Micah Handlogten - Suffers ankle injury early Handlogten suffered a right ankle injury in the first minute of Wednesday's 86-71 victory over Pittsburgh,Graham Hall of 247 Sports reports.
Impact With Handlogten limited to just one minute of action, Tyrese Samuel saw some extra time at center and logged 30 minutes in the contest, while freshman Alex Condon logged a season-high 24 minutes as a reserve. Look for a similar alignment to take place if Handlogten is unavailable Friday when the Gators take on Baylor in the NIT Season Tip-Off championship game.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Five takeaways from Florida 86-71 win over Pitt The Gators secured an 86-71 win over the Panthers on Wednesday night in Brooklyn
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Golden, Clayton recap big win over Panthers The Gators improved to 4-1 with their win over Pitt on Wednesday night in Brooklyn
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Clayton scores 28 and Florida gradually distances itself from Pitt for 86-71 win
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 28 points, Tyrese Samuel recorded a double-double and Florida pulled away after intermission to beat Pitt 86-71 in an NIT Season Tip-OffNOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
