Kyle Lander

Kyle Lander

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr.'s time at Florida has been special
Basketball

Gators Todd Golden Gives High Praise to Walter Clayton Jr.

The Florida Gators head coach didn't hold back when hyping up his star point guard

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The 2024-25 Florida Gators men's basketball team.
Basketball

Sights and Sounds from the Florida Gators Open Tournament Practice

Ahead of its Round of 64 matchup against No. 16 Norfolk State, the No. 1 Florida Gators on Thursday held an open practice. Media were allocated to share two minutes of clips.

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The Gators come in with an underdog mentality
Basketball

Gators Prepare for Great Challenge Ahead

The Florida Gators are treating every game the same regardless of who they’re taking on

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Florida head coach Todd Golden celebrates their win over Tennessee after the Southeastern Conference tournament championship at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Basketball

Todd Golden's Rebuild Coming to Fruition

A strong balance of instant-impact portal additions, under-the-radar high school prospects and year-to-year develop has turned the Florida Gators back into a national contender.

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The Florida Gators snapped a three-game losing streak as three different players hit a 3-run home run in the team's 16-4 win over Jacksonville.
Baseball

Photos from Florida Gators Midweek Win over Jacksonville

The Florida Gators run-ruled Jacksonville, 16-4, on Tuesday night inside Condron Ballpark. Gators Illustrated photographer Kyle Lander documented the victory as Florida snapped a three-game losing streak.

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The Gators will have a top defensive recruit pay them a visit in a couple months
Recruiting

Gators on Short List of Schools Top DL Recruit Set to Visit

A top defensive recruit in the 2026 recruiting class scheduled to check out Gainesville with the Gators among his top choices

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The Gators proved how far they've come with their run
Basketball

SEC Tournament Title Capped Off Series of Statements by Florida Gators

The Gators won their first SEC Tournament in over a decade and in a way, these wins speak for themselves

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Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) cuts down his piece of the net as the team celebrates their win over Tennessee after the Southeastern Conference tournament championship at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Basketball

Clayton Jr. Named SEC Tournament MVP, Richard to All-Tournament Team

Walter Clayton Jr. averaged 20.7 points during the Florida Gators' conference title run, while Will Richard averaged 16.7 points during the three wins.

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The Gators are at the top of the SEC in Nashville
Basketball

Gators Hold Off Rival Tennessee to Claim SEC Tournament Title

For the first time in over a decade, the Florida Gators have captured the SEC Tournament titlea

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The Gators are now a win away from a tournament title once again
Basketball

Gators Roll the Crimson Tide, Advance to SEC Championship

The Florida Gators continue to have Alabama's number, taking them down once again in the conference tournament

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The Gators avenge the regular-season loss
Basketball

Gators Get Payback Over Missouri to Advance to SEC Tournament Semifinals

The Florida Gators go into Nashville and start off tournament play with a payback win over Missouri

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Will Richard (5), Thomas Haugh (10), Walter Clayton Jr. (1) and Alijah Martin (15) watch as Rueben Chinyelu shoots a free throw in the Florida Gators' win over Ole Miss. "In my opinion, they're a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament," Rebels' head coach Chris Beard said. "I don't know if there's a more talented team in college basketball."
Basketball

Gators Winning It All Wouldn’t Surprise ESPN’s Seth Greenberg

As Florida begins play in the SEC Tournament, ESPN's Seth Greenberg didn't hold his belief in the Gators back.

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