Florida Basketball Hour

By Neil Blackmon and Eric Fawcett

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Talking Florida Gators Basketball with weekly guests, features, game analysis and more. Giving a program that’s become a national power the attention it deserves. Powered by The Gatorverse.

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Florida Basketball Hour episodes:

04.18.2024
New Gators everywhere! Sam Alexis, Alex Lloyd, Rueben Chinyelu join program
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) offer breakdowns of Florida's newest portal additions, Sam Alexis of UT Chattanooga and Reuben Chinyelu of Washington State. What to expect from the 2 newest Gators frontcourt pieces, and...
04.08.2024
We Sleep when the Portal Closes: Patreon listener questions
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) answer questions asked by our Patreon subscribers. Questions range from transfer portal targets to defensive scheme to what to expect from Florida on the recruiting trail. The national championship...
04.03.2024
Talking Hoops and Charity with Gator Great Jennifer George
FBH sat down with former All-SEC Gator Jennifer George to chat about Florida hoops on the men's and women's sides. What she likes about the build of each program, and what she hopes to see in 2024-25. We also talked...
03.28.2024
The Blueprint: NCAA Heartbreak ends Florida's season; Portal SZN Begins
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's 102-100 loss to Colorado in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Yes, the referees were abysmal. Yes, Florida was bad on defense. Yes, Walter Clayton was...
03.18.2024
Selection Sunday: Gators in-- but a 7 Seed?
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's 7 seed on Selection Sunday. Why a 7 seed was wrong, but could work in Florida's favor. Plus, previews of Florida's opening round matchup, which will...
03.17.2024
The Denzel Aberdeen Game: SEC Championship Preview
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) breakdown Florida's epic comeback win over Texas A&M; in the SEC Tournament semifinals. How Denzel Aberdeen and Alex Condon keyed the Gators rally against the Aggies-- and why Florida's defense...
03.15.2024
Hot Chicken and Hoops: SEC Tournament Friday
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's 85-80 SEC Tournament win over Georgia. Why the 11th straight win over Georgia is always the toughest, and what to expect in Florida's SEC quarterfinal against...
03.08.2024
"Leave No Doubt": Sr. Night rout of Alabama; Brackets Chatter, Vandy Preview
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) breakdown Florida's 105-87 win over No. 16 Alabama. All the takeaways from a special Senior Night in the O'Dome. Plus, why Florida's offensive adjustments-- and its best defensive game...
03.04.2024
Zoned Out: Gators fall at South Carolina; Alabama rematch next on Senior Night
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's 82-76 loss at . 18 South Carolina. Why Florida struggled with the Gamecocks zone, and how Florida could have won the game regardless.. Plus, a big preview...
02.29.2024
Win 20! Plus-- A Seed line opportunity at South Carolina
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) on Florida's 20th win over the season-- a strange, grind it out game against Missouri. Other topics discussed include Florida's return to an offensive rebounding identity, the value of...
02.23.2024
Bama heartache, headache: Vandy Preview
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Brandon Carroll (Sports Illustrated) team up to break down Florida's heartbreaking overtime loss at No. 13 Alabama. How Florida's guards shined, but the Gators came up just short. Plus, a preview of Florida's sold out...
02.19.2024
Gators sweep UGA; No. 13 Bama Preview
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's 88-82 win in Athens. How good offense, and Thomas Haugh's huge lift off the bench won Florida its 10th game in a row over Georgia. The...
02.16.2024
In the Zone? Gators survive LSU; Georgia rematch awaits
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) joins Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) to break down Florida's 82-80 win over LSU. What goes wrong when the Gators face a zone defense, and what the Gators might do to remedy it. Plus, why...
02.11.2024
House of Horrors: Gators rout No. 12 Auburn, LSU preview
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's 81-65 rout of No. 12 Auburn on Saturday in the O'Dome. Why Florida's guards stole the show, Florida's frontcourt was up for the challenge, and the...
02.01.2024
"No Sleep Like Win at Rupp Sleep"; Jacob Rudner Guests; Texas A&M Preview
Jacob Rudner (247 Sports) joins Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) to break down Florida's 94-91 overtime win at No. 10 Kentucky on Wednesday night. From Walter Clayton Jr.'s shot to Thomas Haugh's help defense, the guys discuss all aspects...
01.31.2024
Gators Best Blanco; Graham Hall Guests - Rupp Rematch
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) is joined by Graham Hall (247 Sports) to talk Florida's 102-98 overtime win over Georgia. Why this Florida offense is humming, and what can Florida fix on defense? Plus, what is going right-- and...
01.26.2024
Gators thump Miss State; Kevin Brockway joins, Blanco Beckons
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) is joined by Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun to break down Florida's 79-70 résumé building win over Mississippi State. Kevin Brockway breaks down how Florida's defense on Tolu Smith led the way, and...
01.21.2024
Gators win at Missouri; Huge game with Miss State next
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's road win at Mizzou. Why this was Florida's most complete defensive performance of the year, why Micah Handlogten can build on this performance, and why Riley...
01.18.2024
A Tale of Two Blowouts: Arkansas W, Tennessee L, Must Win at Mizzou
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) discuss two blowouts: a win over Arkansas and a loss at Tennessee. What did we learn from 2 lopsided games? Plus, thoughts on Florida's lack of frontcourt physicality, the...
01.12.2024
Gators humbled at Ole Miss; Desperate Arkansas awaits
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's loss at Ole Miss. What went wrong for the Gators-- and how Florida might approach fixing things defensively. Plus, what ails Riley Kugel, and should he...
01.08.2024
Kentucky Heartbreaker; Ole Miss Preview
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down a heartbreaking Florida loss to No. 6 Kentucky in Gainesville. What went wrong for the Gators in the closing 5 minutes, and why this team hasn't yet...
01.06.2024
Eric Talking Hoops with Tyrese Samuel
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) sat down with fellow Canadian Tyrese Samuel to talk hoops and more over the holidays. Samuel, who is playing like an All-SEC caliber big man this season, offered plenty of insight and thoughts in a fun...
01.04.2024
Unbeaten in December, Gators open SEC play with rival Kentucky
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) discuss Florida's unbeaten December and preview Florida's upcoming tilt at home against No. 6 Kentucky. Why this Kentucky team is so much better on offense, grading Florida's non-conference performance,...
12.22.2023
Jumpman Instant Classic: Gators beat Michigan; Grambling preview
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's gritty win over Michigan in the Jumpman Invitational. How Florida won, and a chat about: - Alex Condon's remarkable development - Zyon Pullin as the 6th man...
12.15.2023
Gators survive East Carolina; Jumpman Invitational (Michigan) Preview
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's narrow win over East Carolina in Lakeland. What to make of Florida's offensive issues and Riley Kugel and Micah Handlogten sitting down the stretch. At minute 40:...
12.14.2023
ECU Preview; Are we concerned about Florida defensively?
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's win over Richmond in the Orange Bowl Classic and preview Florida's tilt in Lakeland on Thursday night against a sneaky good East Carolina team. Plus, is...
12.05.2023
Gators fall to Wake Forest and Baylor; Merrimack Preview
Jacob Rudner (247 Sports) joins the show to discuss Florida's back-to-back losses to Baylor and Wake Forest. What can Florida do to improve, and what the long term impact is of missing out on these résumé opportunities. Plus, a preview...
11.20.2023
Gators rout Noles; Big résumé week in Brooklyn! Feast Week NIT preview
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's rout of rival Florida State. How the Gators won their 3rd straight over FSU, and why Zyon Pullin was the difference in his debut. Plus, a...
11.12.2023
Gators lose tough one to Virginia; FAMU, Florida State preview
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down a tough loss to Virginia in Charlotte. Why turnovers did Florida in-- and why there were encouraging signs, even in defeat. Plus, a look at FAMU, who...
11.09.2023
Kugel, bigs shine in Opening Night Romp; Virginia Preview
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's opening night rout of Loyola-Maryland. Why the bigs were so impressive, Riley Kugel's improved game, and other thoughts on a great opening night. Plus, at minute 30-...
11.06.2023
2023-24 Season preview: The over-under show
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) are joined by Jake Winderman (CBS Sports) to preview the 2023-24 Florida Gators basketball season. As usual, this show features "Over/Unders" set by Jake and discussed on the show....
10.20.2023
Gators starting 5, SEC Media Days chatter
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down SEC Media Days. Plus, a look at Florida's starting 5 as they ready for scrimmages and the start of the regular season. Finally, what to expect from...
10.06.2023
Edge Jarvis Retires; Talent acquisition under Todd Golden
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) discuss the sudden retirement of Edge Jarvis, the Yale transfer expected to compete to start for the Gators in 2023-24. Why this hurts Florida's frontcourt in more ways than...
09.30.2023
Season 6, Episode 1: Here's to another new beginning as Florida opens practice
Florida Basketball Hour kicks off Season 6. On the agenda: Florida opens practice, Todd Golden's opening press conference, recruiting updates, Alex Condon buzz, and what to expect from Florida's star, Riley Kugel. Plus, the guys kick a fun College Basketball...
09.02.2023
Interview with Florida big man Tyrese Samuel
FBH interviews Florida big man Tyrese Samuel ahead of the 2023-2024 season. Why the Gators' forward picked Florida, what he learned in his time at Seton Hall and playing in the Big East, his basketball journey that took him from...
08.26.2023
Gators add to Staff; Analytics Deep Dive into key roster battles
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) discuss Florida's new staff addition, John Andrzejek, who joins Florida from Kyle Smith's staff at Washington State. Why Coach Andrzejek is a great fit in Gainesville, and how it...
08.13.2023
The Schedule Show: Breaking down the Gators non-conference slate; Riley Kugel at the Nike Academy
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's non-conference slate. It's a smart schedule, but is it a top 10 slate? The guys discuss that and break down the trap games, the value of...
08.02.2023
FBH Summer Reunion: portal closes, TBT drama, talking season begins
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's busy summer. Where does Florida's transfer portal class rank? FBH breaks it down. Plus, what Florida's newest international roster spot adds to the team, the loss...
06.14.2023
Golden pulls Pullin; Top-ranked transfer class complete; John Bol Commits
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) team up to discuss the commitment of Zyon Pullin, the No 2 ranked player remaining in the portal, to UF. What Pullin's commitment means for Florida's ceiling, why he...
05.19.2023
Where the Gators roster stands as summer opens-- Plus, listener questions!
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) breakdown Florida's roster to date. Will Florida acquire the additional guard this roster needs? A breakdown of targets Jaylen Murray and Zyon Pullin, among others. Plus, all your listener...
04.21.2023
Tyrese Samuel picks Florida; Gators Roster taking shape- Jacob Rudner joins
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) talk Florida Gators basketball. On this episode, Jacob Rudner (Swamp 247) joins the show to give insider information on the Samuel commitment and discuss Florida's roster for the 2023-24...
04.13.2023
Riley Kugel Returns and the Gators hit it big in the portal with Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Handlogten
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) on the return to Florida of star freshman Riley Kugel. Why Kugel's return was the biggest win for Todd Golden yet, and what it means as Florida builds its...
04.04.2023
Bonus Episode: Gator Great Mike Miller
Neil Blackmon of Saturday Down South chatted with Gators Great Mike Miller about the shot that changed Florida basketball, how hard it is to win in March, why young players should take a chance on trusting young coaches, his NBA...
04.01.2023
Gators go portaling- Edge Jarvis commits; More Patreon Questions; Final Four preview
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) discuss Florida's first commitment from the transfer portal- Yale forward EJ Jarvis. What to expect from the All-Ivy League forward, and why this is a good start for the...
03.21.2023
The Patreon Listener Question Episode: From the first round NIT exit to the portal, FBH answers all your subscriber questions
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's loss to UCF in the NIT. What went wrong and how to evaluate that game in the grand scheme of Todd Golden's first season. Plus, we...
03.10.2023
Music City Heartache: Gators fall in OT to Miss State at SEC Tournament
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's heartbreaking 69-68 overtime loss to Mississippi State at the SEC Tournament. What went wrong on the final Miss State possession, Florida's final shot, and why the...
03.07.2023
Senior Night Win over LSU; SEC Tournament Preview
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's Senior Night win over LSU. How Todd Golden's switch to the press changed the game, along with the bench contributions of Kowacie Reeves and Niels Lane....
03.04.2023
Gators Sweep Mike White and the Dawgs; Senior Night preview
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's road win at Georgia. How Myreon Jones, Will Richard, and Riley Kugel paced an 8th straight win over UGA. Plus, signs of life from the Gators...
02.24.2023
Kentucky sweeps Gators; Vanderbilt preview
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Kentucky's 82-74 win over the Gators on Wednesday night. How a brave effort from the Gators fell just short, and why Riley Kugel and Niels Lane gave...
02.20.2023
Jason Jitoboh joins FBH, Arkansas Wrap Kentucky Preview
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's loss at Arkansas. How an excellent first half turned into a disappointing second half and a brutal day defensively for the Gators. The guys also discuss...

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Florida Basketball Hour episodes:

New Gators everywhere! Sam Alexis, Alex Lloyd, Rueben Chinyelu join program

We Sleep when the Portal Closes: Patreon listener questions

Talking Hoops and Charity with Gator Great Jennifer George

The Blueprint: NCAA Heartbreak ends Florida's season; Portal SZN Begins

Selection Sunday: Gators in-- but a 7 Seed?

The Denzel Aberdeen Game: SEC Championship Preview

Hot Chicken and Hoops: SEC Tournament Friday

"Leave No Doubt": Sr. Night rout of Alabama; Brackets Chatter, Vandy Preview

Zoned Out: Gators fall at South Carolina; Alabama rematch next on Senior Night

Win 20! Plus-- A Seed line opportunity at South Carolina

Bama heartache, headache: Vandy Preview

Gators sweep UGA; No. 13 Bama Preview

In the Zone? Gators survive LSU; Georgia rematch awaits

House of Horrors: Gators rout No. 12 Auburn, LSU preview

"No Sleep Like Win at Rupp Sleep"; Jacob Rudner Guests; Texas A&M Preview

Gators Best Blanco; Graham Hall Guests - Rupp Rematch

Gators thump Miss State; Kevin Brockway joins, Blanco Beckons

Gators win at Missouri; Huge game with Miss State next

A Tale of Two Blowouts: Arkansas W, Tennessee L, Must Win at Mizzou

Gators humbled at Ole Miss; Desperate Arkansas awaits

Kentucky Heartbreaker; Ole Miss Preview

Eric Talking Hoops with Tyrese Samuel

Unbeaten in December, Gators open SEC play with rival Kentucky

Jumpman Instant Classic: Gators beat Michigan; Grambling preview

Gators survive East Carolina; Jumpman Invitational (Michigan) Preview

ECU Preview; Are we concerned about Florida defensively?

Gators fall to Wake Forest and Baylor; Merrimack Preview

Gators rout Noles; Big résumé week in Brooklyn! Feast Week NIT preview

Gators lose tough one to Virginia; FAMU, Florida State preview

Kugel, bigs shine in Opening Night Romp; Virginia Preview

2023-24 Season preview: The over-under show

Gators starting 5, SEC Media Days chatter

Edge Jarvis Retires; Talent acquisition under Todd Golden

Season 6, Episode 1: Here's to another new beginning as Florida opens practice

Interview with Florida big man Tyrese Samuel

Gators add to Staff; Analytics Deep Dive into key roster battles

The Schedule Show: Breaking down the Gators non-conference slate; Riley Kugel at the Nike Academy

FBH Summer Reunion: portal closes, TBT drama, talking season begins

Golden pulls Pullin; Top-ranked transfer class complete; John Bol Commits

Where the Gators roster stands as summer opens-- Plus, listener questions!

Tyrese Samuel picks Florida; Gators Roster taking shape- Jacob Rudner joins

Riley Kugel Returns and the Gators hit it big in the portal with Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Handlogten

Bonus Episode: Gator Great Mike Miller

Gators go portaling- Edge Jarvis commits; More Patreon Questions; Final Four preview

The Patreon Listener Question Episode: From the first round NIT exit to the portal, FBH answers all your subscriber questions

Music City Heartache: Gators fall in OT to Miss State at SEC Tournament

Senior Night Win over LSU; SEC Tournament Preview

Gators Sweep Mike White and the Dawgs; Senior Night preview

Kentucky sweeps Gators; Vanderbilt preview

Jason Jitoboh joins FBH, Arkansas Wrap Kentucky Preview