***Official Game Thread BBALL*** Florida vs Gardner-Webb

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As for the game.....G-W has four players on the roster from the Sunshine State, two are starters:

David Efianayi, junior 6'2" wing (Orlando, Ocoee HS) - best returnee - slasher and very athletic
DJ Laster, junior 6'6" forward/center (Pensacola, Pensacola CatholicHS) - nice inside player for his size
Brandon Miller, junior 6'6" forward/center (Orlando, Univ. Christian School) - first off bench, really should be starter
Nate Johnston, redshirt freshman, 6'4" guard (Miami, McArthur HS) - young bench player

We are very weak at the point this season, we have two very young talented PG in Turner and Cornwall. Chiozza will school them, but the learning experience for both of our guys will pay off.

G-W has no size, but relies on effort and the three ball. We shot poorly at scUM, 32% from the field, 25% from 3 and only 1-6 FT. Got to at least shoot over 40% to make the game respectable. Efianayi, Robateau, and OReilly off the bench are the top three shooters from deep.

I think playing UF within 15 would be a great accomplishment, but a 30 point margin like the other night at scUM is more likely. G-W won't be intimidated by atmosphere, and we did manage to win at Nebraska last season, and have managed to pull of road wins in the past against Purdue, Clemson, and of course, the program is 1-0 all-time at Rupp Arena.:lol:
 

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Pretty pumped for this season. As much as I loved last year's team, there's a lot more talent on this roster, and although he was a good Gator, I'm glad to see Kasey Hill out of the picture. Ready to get the nasty taste out of my mouth from that sh*tty loss in the Elite 8. To the Final 4! :captain:
 

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Pretty pumped for this season. As much as I loved last year's team, there's a lot more talent on this roster, and although he was a good Gator, I'm glad to see Kasey Hill out of the picture. Ready to get the nasty taste out of my mouth from that sh*tty loss in the Elite 8. To the Final 4! :captain:

Exactly, if Chiozza is healthy and keeps his game under control ala Wilbekin rather than a bit scatttered ala Hill, UF should have a very good year. All the other pieces are there. In the exhibitions it appeared that Allen is even an ok back up PG and maybe could be in a pinch could go full time at PG.
 

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Florida takes on Gardner-Webb Monday night at 7 PM on ESPNU. This is the first game of what is hopefully a magical basketball season that will culminate with a National Championship!!!!!!!! The game will be at the O'Dome and will be a great distraction while the football team gets a little Frosty or finds a side of Chip.

This season the starting lineup should look like this:

PG- Chiozza
SG- Allen
SF- 3Gor
PF- Stone
C- Hayes

Bench:

Egbunu (coming off of ACL, expected back in Jan)
Hudson
Ballard
Gak
Bassett
Stokes (ACL, may be back in Jan or redshirt)
Ballard
Okauru
Johnson

Injuries:
Chiozza- Shoulder (limited?)
Johnson- Concussion (limited)
Gak- Knee Swelling (limited
Stokes- ACL (Out)
Egbunu- ACL (Out)

This should be an exciting offensive team with firepower outside the arc and in. Allen (POTY candidate), Hudson, and 3Gor can lead a 3 headed scoring attack that might not be matched by any team this season. Interior defense should be a plus as well. Looking forward to real game action and seeing how we play and how the freshman do as well.






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I think I got all of the One Shining Moment tweets and associated pics and videos. Was very enjoyable to see them all!

Edit: nevermind...still a few more to come
 

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Pretty pumped for this season. As much as I loved last year's team, there's a lot more talent on this roster, and although he was a good Gator, I'm glad to see Kasey Hill out of the picture. Ready to get the nasty taste out of my mouth from that sh*tty loss in the Elite 8. To the Final 4! :captain:
Audios Kasey Hill.... No point guard ever earns the trust and respect of his team shooting so poorly from the free throw line. No disrespect to Kasey; he's a good player, but he sucked at the line. Him and 5-star bust "sky-walker" prolly chased Billy the Legend outta here. No Matter because White and Co. are killing it on the recruiting trail. And Gator Basketball is primed for another great season!
 

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We are a 25 point favorite.

About right, we do have the ability to get hot from 3 and keep it close, likewise, UF has ability to get hot from 3 and make it a 40 point romp. I wouldn't bet on it.
 

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Very stoked (although we're un-Stoked) on this year's BBall team. However Chiozza wasn't a star last year (regardless his flying buzzer shot). He got stuffed a lot on foolish drives toward the basket.Has he improved so much and do we have a competent sub for PG - not K.Allen 'cause that drops his scoring by 10 ppg.??
Go Gators - I'm looking for rebounds, blocked shots, and multiple Gators draining 3pt shots in high %. It should be fun for our guys and us spectators. = White's New Era.
 

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Very stoked (although we're un-Stoked) on this year's BBall team. However Chiozza wasn't a star last year (regardless his flying buzzer shot). He got stuffed a lot on foolish drives toward the basket.Has he improved so much and do we have a competent sub for PG - not K.Allen 'cause that drops his scoring by 10 ppg.??
Go Gators - I'm looking for rebounds, blocked shots, and multiple Gators draining 3pt shots in high %. It should be fun for our guys and us spectators. = White's New Era.

Allen's shots and scoring may go down with just Hudson being in the game, but not 10 points. I agree Chiozza was not a consistent star last year, but he did also record a triple double last year.
 

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Chiozza coming off bench tonigh


3 Things to watch:

Hudson's defense
Chiozza's health
Team rebounding
 

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