Rivals article on GW:
https://florida.n.rivals.com/news/1...-george-washington-uf-s-upcoming-nit-opponent
My takes:
3. GW is 68th nationally in RPI and 66th in Ken Pomeroy's team rankings, with the 88th most difficult schedule in the country this season. Meanwhile, Florida is 55th, 39th and 5th in those respective categories.
UF had 5th toughest SOS
5. GW's starting lineup is overall a more experienced group than what the Gators have to offer. Three of its starters - forward Kevin Larsen and guards Patricio Garino and Joe McDonald - are seniors, while Cavanaugh is a redshirt junior and guard Yuta Watanabe is a sophomore. KenPom.com ranks George Washington as the 26th most experienced team in the country. UF is 288th in that category.
We're a young team
7. The Colonials are efficient from both three-point range and the free-throw line - two areas where UF has been inconsistent in Mike White's first season at the helm. GW is 37% from downtown (58th in nation) and 75.5% on free throws (18th nationally). The Gators are 32% (289th) from behind the arc and 64.3% (331st) from the charity stripe.
We can't shoot for schist
8. GW fares much better on the offensive side of the ball than on defense. The Colonials are 43rd nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency but 132nd in defensive efficiency, per KenPom.com. UF is 89th and 19th in those respective categories.
We play good D
Go Gators!