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Florida Gators Make Program History with March Madness Seeding

The Florida Gators on Sunday were officially named the No. 1 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament, beating out Houston and UConn after both lost in their individual conference tournament title games.

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2026 NCAA Tournament bracket: Florida Gators repeat as No. 1 seed in March Madness for first time

The reigning national champion Florida Gators will enter the 2026 NCAA Tournament still on top of the college basketball world. For the second straight season, Florida has earned a No.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 15

Brendan Lawson's Bat-Toss Draws Ire in Gators' Win Over South Carolina

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators took home a three-game sweep over South Carolina to open SEC play after two tightly-contested wins on Friday and Saturday and a run-rule blowout victory on Sunday.

Takeaways from Gators Baseball's Sweep of South Carolina to Open SEC Play

The No. 23 Florida Gators kicked off the opening weekend for the SEC on the right foot, taking all three games against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Florida

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 15

Freshman Emerging as Gators 2B Cade Kurland Continues to Recover from Oblique Injury

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators redshirt junior second baseman Cade Kurland entered the 2026 season hoping to find a groove after back-to-back injury-riddled campaigns.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 15

Best & Worst-Case Scenario for the Florida Gators on Selection Sunday

There will be no nail-biting for the Florida Gators on Selection Sunday as the SEC regular-season champions will be one of the highest-seeded teams in the NCAA Tournament despite not winning the conference's tournament.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 14

Predicting Florida's Seeding in the NCAA Tournament

The Florida Gators' hopes for a one-seed in the NCAA Tournament became risky after Saturday's blowout loss to Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament Semifinal.

Todd Golden News / Florida Gators on SI / March 14

Todd Golden Makes Florida's Case for One-Seed After SEC Tournament Upset

The Florida Gators entered the postseason with plenty of hype and plenty of aspirations, hoping to clinch a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the second season in a row for the first time in program history.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 14

Florida Gators receive expert prediction to land five-star recruit who has been a major priority for the coaching staff

When you look at the Florida Gators currently, it's been a really good start to the Jon Sumrall era. They are a couple of weeks into spring practice, and the vibes are high.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 14

Takeaways as Florida is Shockingly Eliminated from SEC Tournament

Despite being in a rich vein of form, the SEC’s regular-season champs went down in the conference tournament semifinals. The Vanderbilt Commodores snapped the Florida Gators' 12-game win streak on Saturday in Nashville, besting them 91-74. Florida struggled from the jump, and trailed for double-digits for a large portion.

Florida Gators News / The Spun / March 14

Vanderbilt's Upsets Florida, Who'll Get Final No. 1 Seed?

The 2026 SEC Tournament has been filled to the brim with upsets, but Vanderbilt stunning No. 4 Florida in the semifinals was on nobody's bingo card outside of the state of Tennessee.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 14

Heroes, Clutch Play and Chaos at the Plate as Gators Walk-Off South Carolina

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Cash Strayer walked into the box with bases loaded in the 10th inning and a chance to walk-off the Florida Gators' SEC-opener against South Carolina.

Todd Golden News / College Sports Only / March 14

Florida Head Coach Takes Dig At Kentucky After Win

It’s safe to say that Florida head coach Todd Golden has no love for rival Kentucky. Golden and his Gators team have dominated Kentucky this season, beating them at home, on the road and at a neutral site.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 14

Preview: Florida Gators Basketball's Matchup Against Vanderbilt in SEC Tournament

After surviving Kentucky for the third time this season, the Florida Gators find themselves playing for a chance to advance to its third-straight SEC Tournament Championship Game, facing Vanderbilt in the semifinals on Saturday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 13

How it Happened as Florida Survives Kentucky to Advance in SEC Tournament

The AP fourth-ranked Florida Gators took care of business in the SEC Tournament Quarterfinals, downing Kentucky, 71-63, for its third win over the Wildcats this season.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / March 13

Florida's latest win should frighten NCAA tourney field

Florida's SEC tournament quarterfinal win should frighten rest of NCAA tourney field

The Gators proved they're capable of winning when, to put it frankly, they have no business of doing so.

Pitt's decision to retain Jeff Capel is complicated, puts pressure on offseason plan

Big 12 is already getting rid of its controversial LED glass court

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 13

Does Florida Need to Win the SEC Tournament to Clinch a One-Seed in the NCAA Tournament?

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The main storyline for the fourth-ranked Florida Gators entering the postseason resides with its fight for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / Florida Gators on SI / March 13

Three Keys for the Florida Gators to Defeat Kentucky in SEC Tournament

For the third time this season, the AP No. 4 Florida Gators and the Kentucky Wildcats clash heads on the hardwood. Florida downed the Wildcats in their

Florida Gators News / 5 GOATs / March 12

Joakim Noah reveals how Florida can win another national title, talks teaming up with BetterHelp

Joakim Noah believes that the Florida Gators men’s basketball team has what it takes to win the national title for the second consecutive season. On3 recently spoke to the former Florida and NBA star, who shared his thoughts on the Gators’ chances of winning their fourth title in school history.

Jon Sumrall News / A to Z Sports / March 12

Jon Sumrall does something huge in recruiting that will keep him in Florida Gators' fans good graces

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall has been doing a really good job with recruiting. They are in the market for multiple five-star recruits, and even got the top overall recruit, defensive lineman Jalen Brewster, on campus last weekend during spring practice.

Florida Gators News / CFB-HQ on SI / March 11

4-Star ATH Tramond Collins Delivers Bad News to Multiple College Football Programs

Four-star athlete recruit Tramond Collins is a fantastic player from the state of Florida, who currently plays high school ball with Cottondale High School.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / March 11

Jon Sumrall, Florida land elite 2027 athlete after he decommitted in wake of Billy Napier firing

The Florida Gators had the commitment of four-star athlete Tramond Collins, but they lost it this past winter after Billy Napier was fired.

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Florida Gators News / Softball On SI / March 11

Florida Softball Coach Tim Walton Provides Update on Ava Brown’s Potential Return

After two weeks without two-way star Ava Brown, Florida’s head coach Tim Walton has provided another update on her injury status. “There’s no timeline on Ava, so, you know, I don’t expect her back for a couple more weeks at least,” Walton told Andres Rodriguez of WRUF.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / March 9

Todd Golden, Florida Gators clean up in SEC awards

The Florida Gators went 25-6 during the 2025-26 regular season and won the SEC.

Dick Vitale calls out Kentucky's roster in loss to No. 5 Florida

Assessing Kentucky's chances in the SEC Tournament

Five key storylines to watch for men's Championship Week

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / March 5

Florida Gators receive expert prediction to land high-upside recruit right as spring practice begins

The Florida Gators have begun head coach Jon Sumrall's first spring practice, officially launching the new era for the football program. It's an exciting time surrounding the program, and it's bleeding into recruiting.