Miami Hurricanes-Florida Gators Set College Basketball Matchup in Jacksonville

Defending national champions Florida will meet Miami inside VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL on November 16, renewing a long college hoops rivalry.

The Jacksonville Hoops Showdown presented by the Jacksonville Sports Foundation will be managed by Chicago-based sports marketing agency Intersport. The start time and broadcast arrangements are to be determined.

This series hasn't been played since November 22, 2019, when the Gators won 78-58. Florida leads the all-time series 47-24.

New 'Canes head coach Jai Lucas signed with Florida in 2007 under Billy Donovan, but he transferred to Texas the following year.

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