Florida Gators 62 – Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 50: Gators Put an End to Cinderella’s Dream
With 5:16 left in the first half of Saturday’s Sweet Sixteen matchup between the Florida Gators and the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, the Cinderella Eagles led the Gators 24-14. The nation was on its feet cheering on the little team that could, the first 15-seed to ever reach the Sweet Sixteen. We were all witnessing history and it was getting even better. Those of us in orange and...
Bench provides lift as Gators knock out FGCU
ARLINGTON, Texas -- They don't have a T-shirt with caricatures in their honor plastered across the front or even a nickname.
As a collective group, this trio is more substance than flash.
Reserves Will Yeguete, Michael Frazier and Casey Prather are critical to Florida's success but they garnered little attention leading into Friday night's showdown with Florida Gulf Coast...
FGCU's NCAA runs ends 62-50 to Florida
Florida Gulf Coast had already captured the attention of a nation, the No. 15 seed that busted brackets and brought a high-flying act from ''Dunk City'' to the NCAA tournament.
So when the journey ended with a 62-50 loss to that bigger school from Florida just before midnight Friday, the Eagles had still left their mark on March.
''We made history,'...
Donovan and players talk Sweet-16 win
Casey Prather and the Florida bench did their job Friday night in the 62-50 win over Florida Gulf Coast. Prather joined Mike Rosario and head coach Billy Donovan on the stage to talk to the national media about the contest and quite a bit about the Eagles.
Florida sends Florida Gulf Coast home
SEC champion Florida is going to its third straight NCAA regional final, while the improbable tournament journey for Florida Gulf Coast is over.
The Eagles, the No. 15 seed few people even knew of on Selection Sunday, had their season ended just before midnight Friday with a 62-50 loss to one of the big schools from Florida.
The high-flying team from ''Dunk City''...
Florida ends FGCU's magical NCAA run
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- SEC champion Florida is going to its third straight NCAA regional final, while the improbable tournament journey for Florida Gulf Coast is over. The Eagles, the No. 15 seed few people even knew of on Selection Sunday, had their season ended just before midnight Friday with a 62-50 loss to one of the big schools from Florida. The high-flying team from...
Florida ends FGCU's dream, moves to Elite 8
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- SEC champion Florida is going to its third straight NCAA regional final, while the improbable tournament journey for Florida Gulf Coast is over.
The Eagles, the No. 15 seed few people even knew of on Selection Sunday, had their season ended just before midnight Friday with a 62-50 loss to one of the big schools from Florida.
The high-flying team from "...
Who are the Gators? A Q&A with Alligator Alley
Only one thing stands between the Gophers and the second week of the tournament – the Florida Gators. Easy, right? Admittedly, I haven’t watched a whole lot of Florida basketball this year since the SEC is relatively inaccessible in these parts. To help give us a little idea who who the Gators are and what [...]
Florida Gators 64 – Alabama Crimson Tide 52: Strong Finish Leads To Gators Win
There was a fast start, an almost dramatic slowdown, an impressive comeback and a convincing finish. All of those described the Florida Gators 64-52 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide at one point or another during the game. Florida improved to 23-5 (13-3 SEC) on the season, while Alabama fell to 19-10 (11-5 SEC). With the Gators eyeing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the...
Casey Prather gives Gators boost over 'Bama
GAINESVILLE, Fla. Early in the game as he sat on the bench waiting for his first chance to get on the floor, there was something evident to Casey Prather.
Prather said he turned to fellow reserve Will Yeguete and the two discussed how their teammates needed an energy boost.
And no, they were not talking about a Red Bull.
"We looked a little dead offensively and defensively...
Casey Prather gives Gators boost over 'Bama
GAINESVILLE, Fla. Early in the game as he sat on the bench waiting for his first chance to get on the floor, there was something evident to Casey Prather.
Prather said he turned to fellow reserve Will Yeguete and the two discussed how their teammates needed an energy boost.
And no, they were not talking about a Red Bull.
"We looked a little dead offensively and defensively...
Prather continues to impress
At least once a game, Casey Prather reminds the crowd of what he can be. The junior forward is starting to harness and show that athleticism more consistently. It used to flash every once in a while during practice or in the few minutes Prather was able to play, but now healthy and understanding his role off the bench, he is giving the Gators what they need — energy and athleticism.
Alabama gives up lead, loses at No. 8 Florida
Alabama had an eight-point lead and all the momentum at No. 8 Florida.
Then the Crimson Tide went cold, a lengthy icy stretch that changed the game and possibly the top seeds in the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Casey Prather had 10 points and nine rebounds, most of them in the second half, and the Gators rallied from the second-half deficit to beat Alabama 64-52 on Saturday...
No. 8 Florida 64, Alabama 52
Alabama had an eight-point lead and all the momentum at No. 8 Florida.
Then the Crimson Tide went cold, a lengthy icy stretch that changed the game and possibly the top seeds in the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Casey Prather had 10 points and nine rebounds, most of them in the second half, and the Gators rallied from the second-half deficit to beat Alabama 64-52 on Saturday...
No. 8 Florida rallies past Alabama
Casey Prather had 10 points and nine rebounds, most of them in the second half, and No. 8 Florida rallied from an eight-point deficit to beat Alabama 64-52 Saturday.
The Gators used a 15-0 run late in the second half - fueled by Prather - to pull away from the Crimson Tide and remain unbeaten at home.
Erik Murphy led Florida (23-5, 13-3 Southeastern Conference) with 15 points....
Gators rally back, beat Alabama at home
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Casey Prather had 10 points and nine rebounds, most of them in the second half, and No. 8 Florida rallied from an eight-point deficit to beat Alabama 64-52 Saturday.
The Gators used a 15-0 run late in the second half -- fueled by Prather -- to pull away from the Crimson Tide and remain unbeaten at home.
Erik Murphy led Florida (23-5, 13-3 Southeastern...
Gators rally back, beat Alabama at home
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Casey Prather had 10 points and nine rebounds, most of them in the second half, and No. 8 Florida rallied from an eight-point deficit to beat Alabama 64-52 Saturday.
The Gators used a 15-0 run late in the second half -- fueled by Prather -- to pull away from the Crimson Tide and remain unbeaten at home.
Erik Murphy led Florida (23-5, 13-3 Southeastern...
No. 8 Gators knocked off by Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Florida is staggering toward a Southeastern Conference title, but a growing injury list has removed the aura of invincibility that surrounded the Gators for much of the season.
The eighth-ranked Gators' health woes continued Tuesday as they fell 64-58 to Tennessee for their second loss in three games. Florida forward Casey Prather went to the locker...
Video: Florida's Casey Prather leaves game with gash on head
Florida's trip to Knoxville on Tuesday was a rather painful one.Billy Donovan's Gators fell to the Volunteers by a score of 64-58 and dropped to 1-7 in their last eight road games at Thompson-Boling Arena.However, no Florida player felt the sting of this loss more than Casey Prather, who was forced to leave the game with just under three minutes to go after suffering a head...
Prather brings energy off the bench
The Gators don’t need points out of Casey Prather. Since the loss of forward Will Yeguete for the remainder of the regular season, Florida has needed Prather to bring energy and do the little things that made Yeguete invaluable. In the two games Yeguete has been out, Prather has posted a season-high 12 points in each of them, but that’s not where his true value to the Gators comes.
Florida Gators 69 – Kentucky Wildcats 52; Gators Win Convincingly Over Defending Champs
It’s hard to call the Kentucky Wildcats the defending national champions. They are, but at the same time they aren’t. Most of the roster is now in the NBA and the team we see this season is largely a new one. But there sits John Calipari, coaching a program that hoisted the trophy just one season ago. Commanding the other team is one Billy Donovan, masterfully leading the Florida...
Video: Gators discuss edge over Wildcats
Florida's physicality led the Gators to a 69-52 victory in Tuesday's Kentucky Wildcats matchup. Afterwards, players Patric Young, Mike Rosario, Scottie Wilbekin and Casey Prather discussed taking on UK's star player Nerlens Noel as well as Prather's continued success in stepping up for his team.
Big Week for SEC Contenders
Credit: Jim Burgess/University of Florida Athletics Communications
This is an important week in SEC play for the contenders. First place in the SEC will be on the line when Kentucky (17-6, 8-2) plays at Florida (19-3, 9-1) tonight. Florida rebounded from its awful loss at Arkansas last Tuesday night to beat Mississippi State at home with ease. Aside from the loss at Arkansas,...
Video: Gators talk victory over Bulldogs
The Gators entered the O'Connell Center bearing the chip of the Arkansas upset paired with the blow of a Will Yeguete absence. However, Florida bounced back to continue its undefeated streak at home in an 83-58 win over Mississippi State. Players Michael Frazier II (who registered his first start), Kenny Boynton, Casey Prather and Mike Rosario discuss their victory and the upcoming...
Prather's will helps replace Yeguete
Florida head coach Billy Donovan said Thursday that Casey Prather still wasn’t comfortable after returning from a high ankle sprain. He was timid in practice and tentative with the ball instead of the aggressive player that was creating a role for himself before the injury. A conversation with athletic trainer Duke Werner before Saturday’s game against Mississippi State changed that.
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