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Florida’s 7-foot-9 center announces transfer after NCAA Tournament flameout

Florida is about to lose its fan-favorite star center to the 2026 college basketball transfer portal. After two years in Gainesville, Olivier Rioux will make another school home to the tallest player in college basketball. Rioux has appeared in only 11 games for the Gators over two years, all in garbage time. He announced his […] The post Florida’s 7-foot-9 center announces transfer after NCAA Tournament flameout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Florida Gators, Todd Golden Land Bad News Regarding 7-Foot-9 Center

The Florida Gators and head coach Todd Golden were unable to accomplish their goal of winning their second straight National Championship this season.After entering the NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed with a clear path to winning a second title in a row, the Gators started off with a dominant 114-55 win in the […] The post Florida Gators, Todd Golden Land Bad News Regarding 7-Foot-9 Center appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Florida’s Boogie Fland Makes College Decision After Gators’ Second-Round Exit

Florida guard Boogie Fland made his decision on whether he will return to the Gators for his junior season. The post Florida’s Boogie Fland Makes College Decision After Gators’ Second-Round Exit appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Brad Stevens Makes Decision on UNC Vacancy After Hubert Davis Firing

The search for the next North Carolina head coach has taken a major turn. Following the news that the Tar Heels have moved on from Hubert Davis after five seasons, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens was on top of the list of targets. However, those hoping for a ...

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NCAA Tournament Winner Likely Shortlisted to Replace Hubert Davis

Tuesday night rocked the College Basketball world as the news that Hubert Davis is leaving North Carolina was made public. With the Tar Heels beginning the hunt for their next leader, one name has potentially surged to the top of the short list: Florida’s Todd Golden. Fresh off a national ...

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A Look at Florida Gators HC Todd Golden’s Options Amid Potential Openings at North Carolina and Kansas

With his team's recent early exit in just the second round of the 2026 national tournament, Florida Gators coach Todd Golden has a lot of options on his plate for next year since there he may get a new contract amid possible openings with the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Kansas Jayhawks.

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North Carolina rumors: Tar Heels seeking ‘superstar’ coach to replace Hubert Davis

It is the end of an era, albeit a relatively short-lived one, at North Carolina after the school fired Hubert Davis as coach on Tuesday. The Tar Heels stressed that while it was not an easy decision, parting ways with Davis was the best move as they look to improve their level of competitiveness. The […] The post North Carolina rumors: Tar Heels seeking ‘superstar’ coach to replace Hubert Davis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5 Coaches North Carolina Should Target After Reportedly Moving On From Hubert Davis

North Carolina is making headlines as ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tuesday that the Tar Heels are parting ways with head coach Hubert Davis.“Hubert Davis will not return as North Carolina’s head coach, per Jeff Borzello and me, Thamel wrote Tuesday on X. “He’s spent the last five years as the head coach of the Tar […] The post 5 Coaches North Carolina Should Target After Reportedly Moving On From Hubert Davis appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Florida basketball’s Todd Golden reveals bizarre end-of-game strategy that backfired in Iowa upset

Less than a year after hoisting a national championship, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden is reeling from an upset loss during the Round of 32. Although Golden pulled all the right strings en route to a title a year ago, in a tight game vs. ninth-seeded Iowa on Sunday, a strategy he attempted to deploy […] The post Florida basketball’s Todd Golden reveals bizarre end-of-game strategy that backfired in Iowa upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Florida basketball’s Todd Golden makes tough admission after loss to Iowa

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden and the first-seeded Gators suffered a stunning loss Sunday night against Iowa, and the upset might linger for quite some time in Gainesville. After the 73-72 loss, Golden addressed the disappointing result, which ended Florida’s repeat national championship bid. “Obviously, a disappointing result for us tonight,” Golden said. “Credit to […] The post Florida basketball’s Todd Golden makes tough admission after loss to Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa Basketball Mocked Florida After Beating Gators’ Big Brain Strategy With Controversial Player

The Iowa basketball team upset top-seeded Florida in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night to provide viewers with madness in March. The Hawkeyes brutally mocked the Gators following a game-winning shot in the final moments of a chippy contest. A controversial player put his team ahead after Iowa beat Florida’s analytical last-second strategy. College basketball […] The post Iowa Basketball Mocked Florida After Beating Gators’ Big Brain Strategy With Controversial Player appeared first on BroBible.

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1 big-name coach is now favored to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina

North Carolina may be taking a big (and expensive) swing as they look to potentially replace Hubert Davis. Sportsbook BetOnline.ag released updated odds on Sunday for North Carolina’s next head basketball coach if they ultimately decide to move on from Davis. A notable name now tops the list with 3/1 odds — Florida head coach … The post 1 big-name coach is now favored to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Iowa’s Ben McCollum calls out ‘sensitive’ Florida after Todd Golden loses it with officials

Sunday’s Round of 32 game between the Florida Gators and Iowa Hawkeyes has gotten pretty chippy, with several instances of players running into or tackling one another. In one instance, Iowa center Alvaro Folgueiras grabbed a defensive rebound, but Florida’s Alex Condon also got his hands on the ball. The two tangled on the floor Read more... The post Iowa’s Ben McCollum calls out ‘sensitive’ Florida after Todd Golden loses it with officials appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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