Saturday Headlines: Florida Gameday Edition
Good morning, BBN!
SEC play officially starts today, and it’s only fitting that it begins with the #6 team in the country, the Florida Gators.
The Kentucky Wildcats also kicked off conference play last year against the Gators, securing a narrow victory by a score of 87-85.
Florida looks even better this year, and Kentucky is coming off a very impressive non-conference run.
The Gators have four players that average double figures, headlined by Walter Clayton Jr. and Alijah Martin. It will be a tough start to a rugged path in the SEC.
The game begins at 11 AM ET at Rupp Arena, which is weirdly early. It’ll be interesting to see if that affects either team. You can watch it on ESPN.
Should be a fun one!
Tweet of the Day:
No. 10 Kentucky hosts No. 6 Florida tomorrow morning in the 153rd meeting between the two programs. UK leads the all-time series 110-42.
First top-10 matchup since 2/7/12.
Here is One Play From EVERY Kentucky Basketball WIN Over Florida Since 1995.
: https://t.co/V6qg0EQ5u1 pic.twitter.com/0cJEoNPid1
— Daniel Hager (@DanielHagerKSR) January 3, 2025
Awesome compilation!
Headlines
Big Blue Preview: Kentucky vs. Florida – UK Athletics
Dive deeper into today’s matchup.
Awesome!
Heat suspend Jimmy Butler; will listen to trade offers – ESPN
This situation with Pat Riley and Jimmy Butler has gotten crazy.
Hopefully they get this resolved as soon as possible.
More NBA drama.
CFP won’t flip dates of semifinals despite SEC inquiry – ESPN
I get it, but it just doesn’t seem fair to Notre Dame.
Parker Jones becomes social media scapegoat in Georgia’s Sugar Bowl loss – Yahoo Sports
Jones didn’t deserve any criticism.
It looks like there will be at least six seats open.
Not the best look, Ant.
I don’t agree here, do you?
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