@GatorsChris

Washington, DC native. Husband. Father. One-time/long-time newspaper hack, now it's UF basketball and all things Gators. Not for everybody. Views are my own.

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With huge season opener just six days away, the last preseason chance for No. 1 #Gators to clean some things up (and not just shooting) comes in exhibition vs Stetson tonite at O'Dome. I talked to Urb and Zel about it. floridagators.com/news/2026/…

Gators Look to Tune Up, Turn Out in Exhibition Finale - Florida Gators

After being outplayed in last week's exhibition loss against Baylor, No. 1-ranked Florida plays its last of three preseason games Tuesday night against Stets...

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Mavs Walter Clayton Jr. 15 PTS (6-7 FG, 2-2 3P), 4 AST, 4 REB, 1 BLK, team-high +22 in 17 minutes vs. Heat Any team in the NBA could have signed him
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That’s a lot of winning, right there. #Gators
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🧊🥶
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Good fit.
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Guard Walter Clayton Jr. has agreed on a two-way NBA deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell ESPN.
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Of course. It begins … again. #lezboulez
David Aldridge
@davidaldridgedcOct 20
Well, this is suboptimal: nytimes.com/athletic/live-bl…

BREAKING: AJ Dybantsa to miss Wizards' season opener (Gift Article)

No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa, who rolled one of his ankles during Friday's Wizards preseason finale, will not play in the Wizards' regular-season opener Wednesday in Washington, coach Brian Keefe said....

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Tampa Bay!
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“It’s a sign of an undisciplined football team.” Yes. Untalented, too.
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😕 He’s got plenty left, obviously. Hope he finds the right fit.
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@ShamsCharaniaOct 19
The Memphis Grizzlies are waiving 2025 No. 18 pick Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy, sources tell ESPN.
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They didn't look like the nation's preseason No. 1 team Sunday in Jacksonville, but doing so in mid-October may not have been the worst thing for the top-ranked #Gators. Here's a look back at the exhibition loss to Baylor. And a look ahead. floridagators.com/news/2026/…

Work To Do Following Shooting Bust vs Baylor - Florida Gators

The Gators' problems in the Sunday exhibition loss against the Bears weren't limited to their shooting issues.

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And there’s the target. 🎯 #Gators
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The Gators are No. 1 in the men's basketball preseason AP Poll 🏀
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Here's an "At the Buzzer" recap of #Gators exhibition defeat. floridagators.com/news/2026/…

FINAL: Baylor 82, Florida 76 (exhibition) - Florida Gators

A quick breakdown of the Gators' loss to the Bears in their exhibition Sunday in Jacksonville.

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FINAL Baylor 82, Florida 76 in OT Sophomore Kayden Mingo ripped #Gators for 31 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists. UF had a really poor shooting day. Details coming.
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Exhibition overtime coming up. Aberdeen was 2-for-13 from the floor when he took that shot. He and Tommy, though, have been the only #Gators who have been outstanding at the free-throw line (both 9-10, rest of team 3-11).
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TO BU / 0.8 Florida 68, Baylor 68 Down 2 with 15 seconds to go, #Gators press forces a turnover in the backcourt and Aberdeen hits baseline jumper with 0.8 seconds to tie the game.
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3:45 Baylor 61, Florida 58 (Bears with FTs coming) #Gators 35% in second half, 2-1 from arc, 8-14 at line. Bears 50%, 5-7, 5-6. Baylor sophomore Kayden Mingo has been really good (18 pts, 7 rebounds, 4 asterisks, 7-8 at line).
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Timeout UF / 6:09 Baylor 57, Florida 56 Haugh hits #Gators third 3 of the game to draw his team within a point.
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8:00 Baylor 52, Florida 51 Bears 10-20 from floor this half, 4-6 from arc, 3-4 at FT line. #Gators 9-22, 1-7, 4-8 (and out-rebounded).
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Baylor with five quick points to retake the lead with 8 minutes to go.
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