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ABC to Broadcast Two SEC Men's Basketball Games This Season

By Denver Parler • October 1, 2025

A national ABC audience will watch Alex Condon and the Gators in the O'Dome twice in February.

The Titanium Comeback: How One Broken Leg Became Florida’s Championship Catalyst

By Chris Harry, Senior Writer • September 24, 2025

Micah Handlogten, both pensive and anxious, awaits to check into his first game last February after recovering from a horrific compound fracture to his left leg.

New Season, New Identity: Gators Tip Off 2025–26 with Depth, Swagger, and Purpose

By Chris Harry, Senior Writer • September 22, 2025

From left: Micah Handlogten, Alex Kovatchev, Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh during Monday's first practice of the '25-26 season.

Legacy Reclaimed: Vernon Maxwell Returns to the Record Books

By Chris Harry, Senior Writer • September 18, 2025

Guard Vernon Maxwell scored a school-record 2,450 points and was twice named first-team All-SEC guard during his Gators career.

“Reloaded and Ready: Florida’s 2025–26 Basketball Blueprint

By Chris Harry, Senior Writer • September 16, 2025

The Florida men's basketball team, five months removed from winning the national championship, officially tips off 2025-26 fall practice Monday.

Schedule Update: Florida vs. Alabama Game Moved to January 25

September 9, 2025

New Faces, Championship Dreams: Meet the Gators' Freshman Class

September 5, 2025

Freshman wing CJ Ingram jumped into the top 25 among national prospects with an eye-popping 2024 on the summer circuit.

Gators Past and Present Unite for Championship Reunion

September 5, 2025

Friday, September 5, 2025 | Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Men's Track and Field

Swamp Salute: Billy D’s Championship Legacy Takes Center Field

August 29, 2025

Billy Donovan, who won 467 games, six SEC titles and two NCAA championships over his 19 seasons at Florida before leaving for the NBA, will be inducted in the Naismith Hall of Fame next weekend as a member of its Class of 2025. [Chicago Bulls photo]

Your Gator Tales Countdown Begins

August 28, 2025

The 2025-26 UF Athletics season kicks off with the return of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley . Episode 50 features a conversation with UF Men's Basketball National Champion Alex Condon and Gators Football transfer wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant . With the 2025 football season opener against LIU on September 30 at 7 p.m., Sturdivant is set to make his debut in The Swamp after transferring from UCLA and Cal. Fans are encouraged to leave a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever they listen. Follow us on social media and share your questions and comments; your response could be featured on a future episode. Gator Tales is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and FloridaGators.com. For more details, visit the Gator Tales page.

A Day for New Banners

August 26, 2025

UF athletic director and members of the 2024-25 men's basketball team watch as their national-championship banner is revealed Tuesday. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida Gators' traditions are always evolving, and this one is no exception. It's even newer than the "I Won't Back Down" anthem introduced in 2017. The banners representing Southeastern Conference and national championships hang proudly from the ceiling of the Heavener Football Training Center in Jeremy Foley Hall of Champions. These banners have graced the hall for three years, with updates added annually. Each time a new title is claimed, a crowd gathers in the Condron Dining Hall to celebrate the occasion. This Tuesday lunchtime was no different. "We're adding three more," announced UF athletic director Scott Stricklin with pride.

Billy Donovan to Be Honored at Florida Football Opener

August 21, 2025

Billy Donovan will receive recognition for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame during the Florida-LIU football game on August 30. Get LIU Football Game Tickets Secure Men's Basketball Tickets In honor of his upcoming induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, legendary Florida men's basketball coach Billy Donovan will be celebrated with a special in-game ceremony at the Gators' football game against LIU on Saturday, August 30, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Donovan, who led Florida from 1996-2015, steered the program to two national championships, four Final Fours, six Southeastern Conference regular-season titles, four SEC Tournament victories, and 467 wins. Since leaving Gainesville, he has tallied 438 NBA wins with the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder. The 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame class will be officially enshrined on Sept. 5-6 in Springfield, Mass. Donovan was announced as part of the 2025 class on April 5, and he was honored at halftime of the Gators' Final Four win in San Antonio. A limited number of tickets are still available for the game against LIU, which kicks off at 7 p.m. The event will also feature 352 Community Day, presented by Regions, and a special halftime fireworks display, presented by BeReal. Click here to get your tickets while they last. Single-game tickets for the other five home football games this season are also on sale. Fans can purchase tickets online at FloridaGators.com , by calling the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683, or in person at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ticket office, located at Gate 2 on the stadium’s west side.

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