Florida heads to Kentucky looking for its first win since 2019 in the Bluegrass State. The Gators nearly upset Georgia under interim coach Billy Gonzales a week ago. UF now has to summon the focus and energy in chilly conditions and on the road in a game pitting two struggling programs playing out the string. Meanwhile, Todd Golden’s reigning national champions took out their frustration on North Florida after a season-opening loss to Arizona. The biggest news of a 40-point win was the long-awaited debut of 7-9 Olivier Rioux, who made history as college basketball’s tallest player ever. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar face a tall order hyping a Gators-Wildcats clash where the first team to 14 points might win.
- Men’s basketball (00:00)
- Olivier Rioux takes the court (6:13)
- Struggles remain (12:14)
- Florida vs. Kentucky: A look back (18:58)
- Reason for optimism (22:49)
- Reason for pessimism (26:31)
- Matchup on offense (28:22)
- Matchup on defense (30:07)
- Attention paid (32:15)
- On the spot (35:33)
- Final thought (38:36)
- Game picks (41:52)
- Jeremy Foley’s Corner: Women’s basketball (45:17)
Edgar Thompson can be reached at egthompson@orlandosentinel.com
