Florida (12-5, 3-1) has relied heavily on its front court to pull out the majority of its wins. However, the Gators will likely need exceptional play from guards Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee, who have both improved since the start of the year but have been inconsistent overall.

Here's where Florida basketball is seeded according to USA TODAY Sports' first bracketology projection for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Driving the success for Vanderbilt has been an offense that is efficient, quick, and aesthetically pleasing. Currently 5th in adjusted offensive efficiency, Vanderbilt has been scoring the ball at will and they do it in a variety of ways.

Defending national champion Florida shot its way out of the AP Top 25. The Gators dropped out of the men’s college basketball poll two days after losing at Missouri to open Southeastern Conference play.

Florida is back in the KenPom top 10 after starting SEC play 3-1. The Gators started the season at No. 2, but faltered in non-conference play.

Federal prosecutors say a wide-ranging college basketball betting scheme that spanned three years involved dozens of players, nearly 30 games, and at least 17 NCAA Division I men’s programs, with ties to Florida.

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- After not appearing in any games for the Florida Gators so far, transfer guard AJ Brown is now set to redshirt for the 2025-26 season, head coach Todd Golden announced on Friday. Brown is in his first season at Florida after transferring from Ohio. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Coach Porter Moser and the OU men's basketball team will host No. 19 Florida on Tuesday at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman.