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
