Donovan, Gators optimistic about future

Florida was on top of the world in 2006 and 2007 when it won consecutive national championships. Rebuilding certainly hasn't been easy for the Gators, but there's reason for optimism this season.

Williams cementing his own legacy

As the reloaded national champs gear up for practice on a quest to defend their title, the coach of the Tar Heels still just wants to make Dean Smith proud. Roy Williams wouldn't have it any other way.

Dancing Lessons: Denying depth

It's largely a myth that teams need a deep bench to succeed in March, as history has shown time and again.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009

Defending champ Florida, Ohio State out of tournament

The top two teams from last season, Florida and Ohio State, didn't make the tournament.

Donovan irked that Baby Gators lack excitement, commitment

Billy Donovan knew this season would be tough. But after Florida lost to Alabama in the SEC tourney, the coach ripped his young players for their lack of commitment, energy and excitement. And it doesn't look to be getting any better, writes Mark Schlabach.

Mississippi's Dwayne Curtis, left, goes to the basket despite the defense of Florida's Chris Richard during their Southeastern Conference basketball tournament semi-final game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Saturday...

Only schools the same as Florida-Ohio State meet again

Only schools the same as Florida-Ohio State meet again

Florida freshmen get a good lesson from Florida State

Who are the impact freshmen in the SEC this season?

Team preview: Florida

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2007-08 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

Team preview: Richmond

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2007-08 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

Two-time champs rebuilding and reloading

Billy Donovan has the rings, banners and comfy paycheck to remind him of Florida's back-to-back titles. He may need that comfort this season with a complete roster overhaul, writes Andy Glockner.

Florida needs big men for practice

...walk-on recruitment. Hertz of course is referencing the departures of Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Chris Richard (not to mention wing Corey Brewer and guards Taurean Green and Lee Humphrey, as well as...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 30, 2007

Florida trio shows competitiveness, maturity in Boston workouts

Al Horford probably didn't need to work out for Boston. But he did anyway, and he impressed, writes Andy Katz.

Orlando pre-draft camp raised more questions

Doug Gottlieb walked away from the happenings at the Orlando pre-draft camp with a head full of questions.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2007

Orlando pre-draft camp participants

Here's the full list of Orlando pre-draft camp participants.