Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review4) discuss all things Florida and SEC Basketball.

With non-conference play winding down, this week's episode offers up a fresh batch of SEC Power Rankings. Who is positioned to challenge for a SEC title in 2025-26? Who is flawed beyond repair? Who has been a pleasant surprise?

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Eric Fawcett (Gator County, Basket Under Review) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) discuss Florida's 7-4 start to the season, answering a host of listener questions about the 2025-26 Gators.

Topics discussed include:

- Tommy Haugh's move to the 3

- Has Xaivian Lee turned a corner?

- Evaluating Boogie Fland and where he can improve

- Florida's ceiling

- Does Florida need more from Micah Handlogten

- The battle to become Florida's 8th man

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Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Basket Under Review, Gator Country) break down the Gators through 10 games, including last week's tough loss in the Jimmy V Classic to UConn and the Orange Bowl Classic win over George Washington.

What to make of the slow start for the backcourt, Florida's shooting woes, and the close losses? Plus, can the Gators find an 8th man? This and more, including a preview of the upcoming Colgate and St. Francis games- are included in this episode.

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Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) talk Florida basketball.

On this episode, breaking down Florida's heartbreaking 67-66 loss to Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium. How Florida fell behind, rallied, and what happened on the critical final plays of the game.

UConn looms next at the Jimmy V Classic. FBH offers their thoughts on the Huskies, who once again have a team capable of cutting down the nets at the Final Four.

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Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's wins over Florida State and Miami.

Plus, early returns on Tommy Haugh at the 3, Florida's dominant frontcourt, and the level of concern about the backcourt shotmaking.

The guys also discuss which of Florida State and Miami seem destined for March Madness.

Finally, the guys preview the Rady's Children Invitational in San Diego, featuring Florida vs. TCU and Providence vs. Wisconsin. What would a matchup with the Badgers look like? The guys discuss that and all 4 of the tournament teams.

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Reigning national champion Florida opened the year with a hard-fought 93-87 loss to Arizona in Las Vegas.

The Gators bounced back in a big way on Thursday night with a 104-64 win over UNF in the O'Dome.

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Basket Under Review, Gator Country) break down Florida's first two games.

Why pick and roll defense is the primary concern, why it's too early (probably) to worry about Florida's shooting, why Boogie Fland's point guard play is encouraging, and the impressive play of Micah Handlogten.

Plus, the guys preview Florida's Tuesday night home tilt with unbeaten Florida State.

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Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) previews the 2025-26 Florida Gators basketball season.

How will the reigning national champions fair as they go from hunters to the hunted?

What to make of a new look backcourt led by Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee?

With arguably the best frontcourt in America returning, what's the floor for Florida?

What role with the two top 50 freshman play?

This and much more-- along with a preview of Florida's opening night tilt vs. Arizona-- in this episode.

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Florida Basketball Hour continues its 2 part preview of the SEC.

A season after sending 14 Teams to the NCAA Tournament, with 7 reaching the Sweet 16, 4 in the Elite 8, 2 in the Final Four, and national champion Florida- what will the SEC do as an encore?

In part 1, we looked at our top 3 SEC contenders. We now preview the league from spots 4-16.

Florida Basketball Hour previews the 2025-26 college basketball season in the SEC. A season ago, the SEC was the greatest conference in history, with 14 NCAA Tournament teams, 7 Sweet 16 participants, 4 Elite 8 teams, 2 Final Four teams, and the national champion in Florida.

What will the league do for an encore? We preview all 16 teams, beginning with the programs we project will finish in the top 3: Florida, Kentucky, and Arkansas.

Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review, The Scout Team) joins Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) to talk Florida basketball as the reigning national champions open fall practice.

From the new look backcourt led by transfer Boogie Fland to a frontcourt that should challenge to be among the nation's best-- there's plenty in this episode to get you ready for hoops.

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