FLORIDA GATORS NEWS

Tyree Appleby - Likely done for the day Appleby was seen hobbling around in the tunnel area after being forced to leave Wednesday's game against Stony Brook, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact Appleby is dealing with some kind of lower body injury and it does not appear likely he will return to the game wth Florida well in hand of things. The team will take a look and likely do some tests after the game to get him ready for the start of SEC play next Wednesday against Ole Miss.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Myreon Jones - Out due to health/safety protocols Jones has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against Stony Brook due to health and safety protocols, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact Jones has started every previous game this season and is averaging 9.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest. Phlan Fleming and Kowacie Reeves are options to receive more opportunities in this contest.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stony Brook faces tough test vs No. 20 Florida

No. 20 Florida presents a tough challenge for Stony Brook

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gators struggle with shooting but good enough to knock off USF in Orange Bowl Classic SUNRISE, Fla. – South Florida guard Caleb Murphy summed up his team’s 66-55 loss to the Florida Gators on Saturday afternoon in the annual O...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Castleton double-double helps Florida hold off USF 66-55

Colin Castleton scored 12 points with 11 rebounds, his fifth double-double of the season, and Florida held off South Florida 66-55 at the the Orange Bowl Classic

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida puts away USF late in Orange Bowl Classic win Florida managed to get back on a winning track against USF on Saturday in the Orange Bowl Classic after the Gators had lost three of their p...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gators hope "law of averages" occurs with Jones versus USF Just keep shooting.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Phlandrous Fleming - Out of starting five Fleming will not start Saturday's game against USF.

Impact Fleming started the last three contests for the Gators and is coming off of a double-double against Maryland, so his absence from the starting five comes at a bit of a surprising time. Tyree Appleby will replace him in the starting unit Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyree Appleby - Starting Saturday Appleby is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against South Florida.

Impact Appleby is back in the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 1 after coming off the bench the last three games. The 6-1 senior is one of the better scoring threats for the Gators, averaging 11 points, 2.5 assists, two rebounds and 1.5 steals in 26.6 minutes per game. He'll enter the starting unit in place of Phlandrous Fleming as he'll look to try and help the Gators rebound from a tough loss against Maryland last Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gators ready to respond to recent losses The Gators feel like they have practicd well enough to get back on the winning track.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Williams leads Santa Clara over Florida A&M 80-66

Jalen Williams had 25 points as Santa Clara topped Florida A&M 80-66

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin scores 17 to carry FAU over Florida Tech 78-55

Alijah Martin registered 17 points as Florida Atlantic romped past Florida Tech 78-55

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

USF faces tough test vs No. 20 Florida

No. 20 Florida presents a tough challenge for South Florida

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breakdown of UF Basketball Ten Games into the season the Florida Gators are 7-3 with wins over rival Florida State and current #15 ranked Ohio State. Unfortunately, th...

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Johnston, Jones lead Stetson over Johnson 104-58

Chase Johnston had 17 points to lead six Stetson players in double figures as the Hatters romped past Johnson University of Florida 104-58

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three takeaways from Maryland men's basketball's 70-68 win over Florida From junior guard Hakim Hart continuing to show his offensive potential to the Terps limiting Florida big man Colin Castleton, here are thre...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Phlandrous Fleming - First double-double of season Fleming chipped in 15 points (3-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 70-68 loss to Maryland.

Impact After coming up short a few times this year, Fleming finally accomplished a double-double, as the senior led the Gators in both points and rebounds. Across 10 outings with Florida this season, Fleming is averaging 11.0 points and 3.8 rebounds while recording double figures offensively in six outings.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Duruji - Drops nine points Sunday Duruji notched nine points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and one steal over 16 minutes during Sunday's 70-68 loss to Maryland.

Impact The senior reached the nine-point mark for a second time in three games, as the forward has also recorded at least nine points in five totals matchups this year. Duruji is currently averaging 9.1 points and 4.0 rebounds across 10 starts with the Gators.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Myreon Jones - Non-factor during upset loss Jones racked up three points (1-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 70-68 loss to Maryland.

Impact There wasn't much too cheer for for the Gators on Sunday, as the team loss on the road. Similarly, Jones concluded the defeat with his worst scoring total of the season, as the senior drained just one three across eight total attempts. The guard has currently scored in double figures in four matchups this year while averaging 9.7 points and 3.5 rebounds.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon McKissic - Season-worst two points in loss McKissic notched two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and three steals during Sunday's 70-68 loss to Maryland.

Impact McKissic finished Sunday's defeat with his lowest scoring total of the season, as the senior knocked down just one field-goal attempt across 32 minutes off action. Through 10 appearances thus far, McKissic is averaging 7.7 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gators fall to Maryland in closing seconds as Mike White's team drops to 7-3 Maryland led by as many as 7 points with 6½ minutes left before a tense finish, with Florida’s Tyree Appleby going for the win on a stepback...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Maryland men's basketball upsets No. 20 Florida, 70-68, to snap 3-game losing streak, earn first win under interim coach Danny Manning The Terps shot 49% from the floor while senior guard Eric Ayala looked like his old self in escaping with a 70-68 win over the Gators at the...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Scott's late shot puts Maryland over No. 20 Florida 70-68

Donta Scott scored on a leaning shot in the post with 16.8 seconds left, No. 20 Florida missed its final-play 3-pointer, and Maryland beat the Gators 70-68 on Sunday night in the B...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida can't come up with clutch shot late, falls to Maryland Florida dropped its third game in the last four outings, losing to Maryland 70-68 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Castaneda scores 17 to lift Akron past Florida A&M 73-66

Xavier Castaneda registered 17 points as Akron topped Florida A&M 73-66

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS