FLORIDA GATORS NEWS

Here's where Florida lands in the latest bracketology predictions heading into Auburn game The consensus opinion is that the Gators are a bubble team currently on the outside of the projected NCAA Tournament field.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Florida hosts No. 2 Auburn after Smith's 31-point game

No. 2 Auburn faces the Florida Gators after Jabari Smith scored 31 points in the Tigers' 94-80 win against the Vanderbilt Commodores

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big man battle expected in Aubun's rematch vs. Gators Auburn will try to end years of frustration in basketball games played on the homecourt of the Florida Gators.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

How Did Florida Gators Basketball Get Here This Season? Following an untimely loss to Texas A&M on Tuesday, the Florida Gators will be forced to win three of their final four games for NCAA Tourna...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Fleming didn't lose the game, the same issues did The grad transfer guard really just had a bit role in the loss to the Aggies.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gators firmly in NCAA Tourney danger zone Florida is riding the NCAA Tournament bubble into the closing stretches of the regular season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Castleton can't carry the team by himself The Gators have to find some help for their big man.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Taylor's late foul shots send Texas A&M past Florida

Quenton Jackson scored 16 points and Wade Taylor IV sank three foul shots with 19 seconds left and Texas A&M ended its eight-game losing streak by beating Florida 56-55

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UF drops brutal game at A&M after fouling 3-point shooter in waning moments Florida managed to ruin a comeback on an ice-cold shooting night by fouling a 3-point shooter inside of 20 seconds to play, dropping a devas...

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

CJ Felder's start versus Texas A&M was a long time coming It’s about time CJ Felder got a chance to start for the Gators.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Florida to play in 2022 Phil Knight Legacy event Florida will play in another prestigious college basketball tournament during the 2022-23 season, the program announced Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Aggies will be looking to snap losing streak against Florida The Aggies have struggled over the last month but are capable.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Myreon Jones - Rejoins starting five Jones will start Tuesday's game at Texas A&M, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact Jones has come off the bench the past 10 games but will make his 15th start of the season Tuesday. He's averaged 9.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 28.2 minutes through 24 contests.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Duruji - Not starting Tuesday Duruji will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against Texas A&M, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact Duruji will come off the bench for the first time this season, while CJ Felder makes his first start of the campaign. Duruji was putting up 9.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niels Lane - Coming off bench Tuesday Lane will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against Texas A&M, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact Lane had started the last three games. Florida will move the sophomore back to the bench on Tuesday. Lane was averaging just 1.1 points and 1.2 rebounds per game this season.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Felder - Getting first UF start Felder is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Texas A&M, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact The Boston College transfer will be making his first start for Florida. Felder is putting up 4.0 points and 2.4 rebounds per game as a Gator.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyree Appleby - Good to go Tuesday Appleby (thigh) will be available for Tuesday's game against Texas A&M, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Appleby was deemed a question mark after he re-injured his thigh in last Saturday's game against Kentucky. Appleby has had a solid season, averaging 10.4 points, 3.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per contest. The senior should get the start against the Aggies.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyree Appleby - Questionable Tuesday Appleby (thigh) is questionable to appear in Tuesday's game against Texas A&M after missing the last two practices for the Gators, Thomas Goldkamp of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Appleby reaggravated a thigh bruise during Saturday's game against Kentucky. The 6-foot-1 senior has started 18 games this season, logging 10.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals on 26.6 minutes per game. If Appleby is unable to suit up, Brandon McKissic should handle the replacement role for the Gators.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Tennessee hosts No. 4 Kentucky following Tshiebwe's 27-point performance

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still one game at a time for Gators The Gators have to worry only about who is next on the schedule.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tyree Appleby questionable for Texas A&M game Tuesday Florida guard Tyree Appleby is questionable for Tuesday night's road contest at Texas A&M after aggravating a thigh bruise in Saturday's gam...

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Arkansas, Georgia tip times moved for Florida hoops Tip times have been set for two of Florida's upcoming basketball games.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gators big guys have to get to the rim The Gators were manhandled on the boards Saturday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Phlandrous Fleming - Drops eight points Saturday Fleming had eight points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 78-57 loss to Kentucky.

Impact This was Fleming's sixth straight game reaching at least the eight-point mark. Across his previous six outings, the senior is averaging 10.5 points along with 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Duruji - Struggles from field Duruji contributed three points (1-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 78-57 loss to Kentucky.

Impact Duruji struggled mightily from the floor once again, as the senior finished in single digits offensively for a third straight game. After averaging 10.8 points across 57.4 percent shooting in January, Duruji is currently posting just 6.5 points on 38.5 percent shooting in February.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE