GAINESVILLE — Florida will start its nationwide title protection with a high-profile matchup in opposition to nationwide energy Arizona in Las Vegas, the college introduced Monday.
The Gators and Wildcats will meet Nov. 3 at T-Cellular Area as a part of a doubleheader additionally together with a matchup between Villanova and BYU.
UF defeated Houston 65-63 April 7 for the Gators third nationwide title whereas Arizona misplaced 100-93 to Duke within the Candy 16. The Wildcats tied for third with BYU within the Large 12, received by Houston.
Florida additionally will face UConn on Dec. 9 on the Jimmy V Basic in New York Metropolis’s Madison Sq. Backyard. Clemson and BYU will sq. off through the different recreation of the doubleheader.
Coming off a 36-4 season, coach Todd Golden’s Gators will function a retooled roster after dropping the staff’s prime three scorers, led by All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr.
Heart Rueben Chinyelu introduced Monday he would withdraw from the NBA Draft and return for his junior season. The 6-foot-10, 260-pound rising junior will be part of rising star small ahead Thomas Haugh and 7-foot-1 Micah Handlogten inside. UF awaits phrase from energy ahead Alex Condon because the 6-foot-11 sophomore from Australia considers remaining within the draft.
UF signed Princeton switch Xavian Lee and Ohio College’s AJ Brown, a local of Orlando, to rebuild the backcourt. Arkansas switch Boogie Fland was in Gainesville Monday and Tuesday for a go to.
Edgar Thompson will be reached at egthompson@orlandosentinel.com
