Duke. Houston. Purdue. Texas Tech. They’re feeling a certain way national champion Florida can’t relate to — unable to sense the same emotional agony of almost that makes the NCAA Tournament a one-of-a-kind thrill ride. Texas Tech led Florida 75–66 late in the West Region final in San Francisco but missed free throws and the…
Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) controls the ball against Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) during the second half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images All-America guard Walter Clayton Jr….
Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) shoots the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the first half in the semifinals of the men’s Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Duke’s dramatic exit from the NCAA Tournament was a big…
Feb 8, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden talks with Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl before their game at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images It’s rare in a tournament format for the best teams to make it to the end of the road, but the 2025 Final Four…
Firemen from Highland Beach, Fla., were heading to a conference in Miami, a money manager to his office in Boca Raton. Families with young children wearing Mickey Mouse ears and toting Little Mermaid backpacks, filled the train’s sun-soaked four-seaters on their way to or from Disney cruises and various theme parks. Florida, of all places,…
Mar 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Darrion Williams (5) drives to the hoop past Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) during the second half during the West Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images SAN FRANCISCO — Walter Clayton Jr. scored…
Mar 26, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) shoots the basketball during NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images SAN FRANCISCO — Florida’s Todd Golden hopes a visit to his old coaching grounds will be just a brief stopover on the Gators’ way back…
Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images RALEIGH, N.C. — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 23 points and top-seeded Florida built a big early lead on the way to dismissing No. 16…
Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images RALEIGH, N.C. — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 23 points and top-seeded Florida built a big early lead on the way to dismissing No. 16…
Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images RALEIGH, N.C. — Top-seeded Florida and eighth-seeded UConn share common NCAA Tournament resumes. Their styles might be considerably different when they meet Sunday afternoon in a…