Florida Basketball Hour

Neil Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida’s season opening win over UNF. (1-30). A recap of SEC hoops openers (30-40). Finally, a FSU preview, including an interview with Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat/Nole Sports.

The guys break down what they saw in Florida’s 89-71 exhibition win over Lynn University. Plus, Final Four predictions and a UNF preview. Plus, Eric breaks down his first trip to Gainesville.

The guys talk SEC Media Day, High expectations for the Gators and Neil’s preseason ballot. Also, a breakdown of Florida’s win over USF in a closed scrimmage. Finally, in our coaches corner segment: we break down Transition offense and talk offensive rebounding:

The guys break down the Gators commitment of four star wing Niels Lane or Roselle Catholic. Are the Gators done with this class- at least for the fall? The guys break down that complicated question. Plus, a review or preseason basketball magazines and hot takes- and a never too early Charleston Classic preview

The excellent Jacquie Franciulli of Gators Territory joins the pod to talk UF Basketball Media Days, Nembhard and Locke as emerging leaders and the family feel around this basketball team. Eric Fawcett of Gator Country at minute 21 joins and we discuss Florida’s 2 commitments, the rest of the recruiting board and what to expect from this team’s bench. Plus, how Florida built a defensive culture an...

The guys discuss Andrew Nembhard's performance with Team Canada, what it means for the Gators next season and why Florida may improve out of the pick and roll. September and early October are the homestretch of the early recruiting period-- with Florida scheduled to host over 10 players on official visits in the next month. The guys break down those official visits and talk about Florida's big boa...

The guys break down Florida’s 2020 Recruiting board, with insight into who has visited and who will visit this fall. Plus, a summer basketball update. Finally, Eric Fawcett on the value of Andrew Nembhard’s Team Canada experiences and some praise for Florida’s schedule.

(Minute 1-36) Will Sammon of the Athletic joins the show to talk Florida’s lofty basketball expectations in 2019-20; how Kerry Blackshear Jr. picked Florida; Scott Stricklin and the health of the program and more. (36 minutes-50) Plus, Florida will host Baylor in the SEC-Big XII Challenge And Eric Fawcett of Gator Country breaks down Florida’s slow tempo, and (minute 50-56) Neil Blackmon gets tech...

Blake Lovell of the Marching to Madness Podcast and Southeast Hoops dot com joins us for a summer roundtable discussion about SEC Basketball. We talk coaches, breakout players, sleeper teams and why the Gators could be great. Plus- (minute 42) Eric Fawcett breaks down the commitment of Cleveland State guard and scorer Tyree Appleby.

The guys are back to discuss Isaiah Stokes departure from the program and how it impacts the Gators (minutes 1-15), the lost recruiting class of 2017 (15-20) plus what Florida might do with the spot (20-30). Plus, half an hour of your awesome listener questions!

Kerry Blackshear Jr is a Gator! We break down how it happened, why it seemed like everyone had surprisingly counted Florida out; how the commitment impacts Florida on the court and off-it and expectations for next year. Plus, we answer as many listener questions as we can about Blackshear!

The guys talk all things Kerry Blackshear, including how social media helped the hype got this crazy, why the Gators are in the mix despite some reports, how negative recruiting may have affected the process and why Florida remains the best basketball fit. Also discussed on the show: what excites us most about the current roster, what keeps us up at night, and a sneak peek preview of Florida’s fir...

The guys break down the decision of Andrew Nembhard to return for his sophomore season and what that means for the Gators roster. Plus, an honest evaluation of Kerry Blackshear Jr’s choice between UF, Virginia Tech, Texas A & M and Kentucky. Finally, our initial thoughts on next year’s schedule!

The guys do a whirlwind tour of the college basketball offseason in the SEC. Among the topics: 4 coaching changes, 6 top 25 recruiting classes, NBA departures, early Bracketology and of course, a Kerry Blackshear Jr. update.

With the contact period open, the guys break down some of Florida’s top targets. Who is on Florida’s board? What would a good class look like? And will Florida keep the Canadian pipeline going? Plus, an update on Kerry Blackshear Jr...

Eric and Neil discuss the year that was for Florida’s forwards and centers, and what they can do better next season. Plus, a Kerry Blackshear Jr update and other listener questions.

The guys break down the commitment of Louisiana Tech transfer Anthony Duruji. Plus, Andrew Nembhard tests the NBA Waters. And some guy named Kerry Blackshear Jr is in the transfer portal...we talk about Florida’s chances and what it would mean to sign him.

The guys talk Florida guard play, breaking down the seasons of Noah Locke and Andrew Nembhard and discussing what to expect from freshmen Tre Mann and Ques Glover. Plus, what to make of Anthony Duruji, the Louisiana Tech forward who will be on campus this week. And what about Kerry Blackshear Jr and other potential transfer targets?

The guys talk about the performances of Scottie Lewis and hometown hero Tre Mann at the McDonalds All American game. Also, They break down the exciting commitment of Knoxville PG Ques Glover and answer listener questions about the roster, grad transfers and more!

The guys talk about the transfers of Keith Stone, Mike Okauru and DeAundrae Ballard from the Florida program. Potential transfer targets are discussed as well as why this is an opportunity for the Gators moving forward with another elite recruiting class on the way. Also, the Gators add a commit in Center Jason Jitoboh. Why he’s not an immediate answer, but will be a worthwhile project.

Neil Blackmon of Saturday down South and Eric Fawcett of Gator Country break down Florida’s loss to Michigan in the Round of 32. They also look back at the highlights and lowlights from an often frustrating Gators season that at least ended in March Madness.

The guys break down Florida’s 70-61 win over the Nevada Wolfpack in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64. How Florida’s 1-3-1 zone won the game, why Andrew Nembhard’s maturity has changed UF offensively, and an ode to Kevarrius Hayes. Plus, the guys preview Michigan’s ball screen offense and discuss how Florida will attack the Wolverines elite defense.

A conversation with Blake Lovell of Southeast Hoops previewing the 7 SEC programs playing in the NCAA Tournament. We break down every first round matchup and talk about Kentucky, LSU and Tennessee’s chances at advancing to the Final Four.

The guys discuss Florida’s third consecutive NCAA Tournament bid under Mike White and offer a comprehensive preview of Florida’s first round game vs. Nevada. Plus, a brackets conversation!

The guys break down the loss to Auburn in the SEC Semifinals. Plus, should there be a challenge system for referees? And what are our final takeaways from the SEC Tournament?