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Alijah Martin scores 32 points as Todd Golden, No. 21 Florida top SIU 93-68
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Alijah Martin had a season-high 32 points with nine rebounds, five assists and two steals, and No. 21 Florida beat Southern Illinois 93-68 on Friday night to extend its home winning streak to 12. Martin went 11 of 19, including 8 of 13 from 3-point range,...
Will Richard and Walter Clayton Jr. lead the way as No. 21 Florida handles Florida A&M 84-60
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Will Richard scored 20 points, Walter Clayton Jr. added 17 and No. 21 Florida led the entire way in an 84-60 victory over Florida A&M on Tuesday night. Alijah Martin chipped in 14 points, nine rebounds and four assists for the Gators (5-0), who extended...
Clayton scores 25 points as No. 20 Florida, Todd Golden beat Florida State 87-74 on the road
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Walter Clayton scored 16 of his 25 points in the first half and No. 20 Florida held off a late rally to beat Florida State 87-74 on Friday night. Florida’s Todd Golden coached his first road game after allegations of sexual harassment and stalking...
The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world's tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world's tallest college basketball player. Florida coach Todd Golden said Thursday that Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 freshman who owns a spot in the Guinness record book, is planning to...
Florida guard Urban Klavzar gains NCAA clearance to play after sitting out three games
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida guard Urban Klavzar, who played 13 games at Catholic University of Murcia in Spain during the 2022-23 season, was cleared to play by the NCAA on Thursday. Klavzar will make his collegiate debut when the 20th-ranked Gators visit Florida State on...
Embattled Florida coach Todd Golden expects raucous crowds on the road, beginning at Florida State
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 20 Florida and under-investigation-coach Todd Golden are about to get a feel for what to expect on the road this season. It could be way more hostile than usual when the Gators (3-0) play at rival Florida State (3-0) on Friday night. ...
Florida coach Todd Golden calls past few days 'challenging' after Title IX inquiry becomes public
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — After four “challenging” days, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court Monday night. Golden received a rousing ovation, one of the loudest of the night, during pregame introductions before the...
No. 20 Florida beats Grambling State 86-62 as coach Todd Golden deals with allegations
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Rueben Chinyelu tied his career-high with 14 points, Walter Clayton Jr. and Will Richard added 12 apiece, and No. 20 Florida beat Grambling State 86-62 on Monday in coach Todd Golden's first game since he acknowledged an ongoing school inquiry into sexual harassment and...
Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledges school investigation and considers defamation suit
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledged an ongoing school inquiry Saturday and said he is considering “defamation claims," presumably against his accusers. “For the last month, I have actively participated in and respected the confidentiality...
Florida basketball coach Todd Golden faces Title IX investigation for sexual harassment: report
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida basketball coach Todd Golden is facing allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women — including students — over the past 12 months, according to a report published Friday in the school's student newspaper. ...
