Florida Basketball Hour

Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Burner Ball) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's 86-77 win over Tennessee in the SEC Championship Game. How Florida weathered every Tennessee punch, defeating a Vols team that played well and was backed by a boisterous partisan crowd in Nashville. Plus, the BRACKETS have been revealed. Eric and Neil break down Florida's draw, why UCo...

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Burner Ball) break down Florida's 104-82 win over Alabama in the SEC Tournament semifinal. How the Gators won their latest "1 seed game" to return to the SEC Championship Game for the second consecutive season. Topics discussed include: - Ball screen defense - Alijah Martin's impact on the program and defense...

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) offers his thoughts on an incredible Thursday at the SEC Tournament. From buzzer beaters (plural!) to big comebacks, it was a Thursday to remember in Nashville. Plus, breaking down the SEC Quarterfinal games, including Florida-Missouri. What makes the Tigers so tough? How did they bother the Gators so much in the first game? Thoughts on the challenges posed b...

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) is joined by Max Barr (Southeastern 16) to preview the SEC Tournament, which begins on Wednesday in Nashville. Barr helps break down the bracket, from Game 1 to the SEC Championship. Can Florida win their first SEC Tournament crown since 2014? Plus, thoughts on SEC awards, snubs, and Barr's outstanding "All Bully Ball" squad.

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Burner Ball) break down Florida's 89-70 win over No. 12 Texas A&M. How Florida took an early punch and rallied for a dominant victory. Plus, recapping a special day for the program, from College Gameday being in Gainesville to another electric environment in the O'Dome. The guys also talk a little March Madness, pr...

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Burner Ball) offer their thoughts on Florida's upset loss at Georgia on Tuesday night. Why the loss isn't a sign the sky is falling, and a deep dive into what went wrong for the Gators, especially on defense in the first half as Florida fell behind by 26 points. Plus, thoughts on Florida's ball screen coverages as...

Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Burner Ball) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's blowout wins over Oklahoma and South Carolina. Plus: - The Case for Walter Clayton Jr. for First Team All-American - LSU and Georgia Road Trip - Alex Condon update - Florida's elite roster build... and much, much more.

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Burner Ball) break down Florida's 81-68 win at No. 22 Miss State. How Florida and glue guy Tommy Haugh changed the game with defense in the second half, why Florida's offensive scout was brilliant, and why Walter Clayton Jr. should be a First-Team All-American. Plus, a preview of Florida's tilt on Saturday night wi...

Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Burner Ball) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's 90-81 upset of top-ranked Auburn on Saturday at Neville Arena. How the Gators set the tone for the game with their defense, especially from frontcourt pieces Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh. Plus, the case for Walter Clayton Jr. to be a consensus All-American, the rise of Urban Klavžar, and w...

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) is joined by Graham Hall of 247 Sports to preview Florida's Tuesday night tilt vs. Vanderbilt. Plus, thoughts on Florida's flop on Rocky Top, what's impressed Graham about Florida's young frontcourt, the loyalty and toughness of Denzel Aberdeen, and much more.

Florida blasted Georgia 89-59 to collect their 12th straight win over the Dawgs. How Florida's pressure wilted Georgia, and why Florida's bigs gave Georgia's lottery pick, Asa Newell, so many problems. FBH analyzes how the Florida bigs do the little things and why the interior seals are the unsung hero of the Gators offense. Plus, thoughts on Walter Clayton Jr.'s best game as a Gat...

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's thrilling 70-69 win at South Carolina on Wednesday night. In what forever will be known as "the Will Richard game", why the Gators showed their championship resolve in overcoming a 14-point deficit to win. Plus, what ails the Gators halfcourt offense? Should Florida press a little more? Are y...

Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Burner Ball) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down what went wrong in Missouri's 83-82 win at No. 5 Florida. The guys also answer a host of Patreon listener questions, including what the Gators could improve in their halfcourt offense, lineup rotations, and why defense could key a run to the Sweet 16 and beyond. Finally, why "Florida is back&qu...

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's 73-43 whipping of No. 1 Tennessee on Tuesday night in Gainesville. How Florida out-Tennessee'd Tennessee to dominate the glass, stifle the Vols offense, and win points in the paint 40-14 on their way to the program's first home win over a top-ranked opponent. Plus, why the Arkansas game in Fayetteville is...

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) talk about Florida's 13-0 start to the season. Why Florida aces the eye test, even if they haven't played a truly elite opponent yet. Plus, why Florida is so hard to guard and why the defensive improvements should be sustainable as the Gators enter league play. Plus, a preview of Florida's trip to Rupp Arena to take on # 10 Ke...

Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down trends from Florida's 9-0 start, including what's gone right for the Gators defensively and a look at fascinating lineup data. Plus, Florida is in the top 10. Why the Gators will be tested in their next 2 games-- a Holiday Hoopsgiving game in Atlanta against Arizona State and the Jumpman Invitational against UNC. Er...

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) is joined by Jacob Rudner (247 Sports) to break down Florida's rout of Virginia in the ACC-SEC Challenge. Jacob and Neil also discuss Florida's 9-0 start, the emergence of a strong 8 man rotation, improved defense, and the bigger tests to come in Arizona State and North Carolina. Plus, what a wagon the SEC is-- a 14-2 win over the ACC in the Challenge and a l...

Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's rout of Southern Illinois, which featured suffocating defense and 32 points from Alijah Martin. Also: a Feast Week preview! What to expect from the ESPN Events Invitational which features Florida, Wake Forest, Minnesota, and Wichita State.

Welcome FEAST WEEK!! Neil W. Blackmon of Saturday Down South previews the most epic week of college basketball until March. From the Charleston Classic to the NIT, we've got your Feast Week viewers guide. Plus, finding positives in a sleepy win over Florida A&M, and a preview of a tricky test against a solid Southern Illinois team on Friday night in Gainesville.

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) talk Florida's 3-0 start on the floor and address the Todd Golden situation off the floor. What we know about the Title IX investigation, what remains unknown, and why it's irresponsible to form conclusions at this point in time. Other topics include: why the Florida backcourt appears as good as advertised, what to make of the...

Basketball Season is here!! Jake Winderman (CBS Sports) joins the show for the annual over/under episode, where the guys discuss a host of topics, including Florida's defensive improvement, Walt Clayton's All-American prospects, and much more. Topics include: Florida's Quad 1 win total, predicted SEC finish, the most-improved Gators, a plea to free Urban Klavzar, Alijah Martin's impact, and many o...

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) is joined on this episode by Max Barr (Southeastern 16) to break down the SEC ahead of the 2024-25 season. Is this the best league in America? Is Alabama the national title favorite? Did you know Miles Kelly was "basically Steph Curry?" Why Florida and Kentucky are the most intriguing rosters, why Georgia might be good, and why we might be underestimating Miz...

Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) take listener questions as the Gators open fall camp. Topics discussed include: - what would be a successful season for Florida - Starting 5 - newcomer FBH is most excited about - Can Florida score? - Non-conference schedule and much, much more. Plus, a handful of news and notes from the opening of fall camp and early practice...

In our opening episode for season 7 of the podcast, FBH sits down with Carlin Hartman, the associate head coach for Florida Men's Basketball, to talk year 3 of the Gators under head coach Todd Golden. Plus, candid conversation and reflections on Coach Hartman's coaching journey, the power of building a program by listening to players, and using hoops as a vehicle to do good in the communit...

Fresh off an unbelievable performance at the FIBA Eurobasket 2024 championships, Eric Fawcett sat down with one of the newest Gators, point guard Urban Klavžar. Klavžar talked about his experiences in European club basketball, his family connections to the game, and why longstanding relationships made him choose Florida.