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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...
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...
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. ...
At 7 feet, 9 inches, Olivier Rioux is the world's tallest teen and an intriguing basketball project
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walking from his apartment to classes and then to the University of Florida’s basketball facility, Olivier Rioux poses for dozens — sometimes hundreds — of pictures a day. Vertical shots, of course. Rioux won’t fit in the frame any other way. ...
With Clayton and Richard back, No. 21 Florida eyes a deeper run in the NCAA Tournament
Florida (24-12, 11-7 SEC) The 21st-ranked Gators return three starters and six of their top nine scorers from last season's team that lost to Colorado 102-100 in one of the more exciting first-round games of the NCAA Tournament. Most notably, guards Walter Clayton Jr. and Will Richard...
New Kentucky coach Mark Pope shows off letterman-style jacket at media day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Mark Pope left no doubt where he played college basketball, in case anyone didn't already know. The new Kentucky coach and former Wildcats player sported a UK letterman-style jacket at the podium for Southeastern Conference media day on Tuesday. ...
