The Florida Gators men’s basketball team, led by coach Todd Golden, had a strong 2024-25 season, finishing with a 28-4 record and a 14-4 SEC record, and are currently preparing for the NCAA tournament.
Here’s a summary of recent news and key points about the Florida Gators basketball team:
- Season Performance: The Gators finished the regular season with a 28-4 record, including a 14-4 record in the SEC.
- SEC Tournament: The Gators are a No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament.
- NCAA Tournament: The Gators are likely a lock for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, potentially in the West Region.
- Key Players:
- Walter Clayton Jr.: Leading scorer Walter Clayton Jr. will return for a second year after withdrawing his name from the 2024 NBA draft.
- Alex Condon: Alex Condon earned All-SEC Team honors for the 2025 regular season.
- Olivier Rioux: 7-foot-9 freshman center Olivier Rioux has garnered attention for his potential.
- Walter Clayton Jr.: Leading scorer Walter Clayton Jr. will return for a second year after withdrawing his name from the 2024 NBA draft.
- Recent News:
- The Gators earned a verbal commitment from four-star guard Alex Lloyd.
- The Gators got their first offseason transfer in Chattanooga’s Sam Alexis.
- Guard Riley Kugel is entering the transfer portal.
- The Gators earned a verbal commitment from four-star guard Alex Lloyd.
- Coach: Todd Golden is the head coach of the Florida Gators men’s basketball team.
- SEC Quarterfinal Win: The Gators defeated Missouri in the SEC Quarterfinal, with a dominant performance by Alex Condon and Thomas out down low.
- NBA Connections: Several former Gators have played professionally in the NBA.
- Team Stats: The Gators finished the ’24-25 season with a 15-1 record at home with an average margin of victory of 23.5 points, including 16.2 in SEC play.
- Transfer Trio: The Gators had a strong transfer trio in Will Richard, Walter Clayton Jr., and Alijah Martin.
