Episodes

  • Gators Schedule, SEC Portal SZN Recap w/Jake Winderman
    May 15 2024

    Jake Winderman (CBS Sports) joins Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) to discuss Florida's SEC basketball schedule, which was just released by the league this week.

    Neil and Jake also break down the winners and SEC Contenders from Portal Season, with a focus on the teams they believe can win the SEC in 2024-2025.

    Finally, are the Gators deep enough to go deep? Jake and Neil on how they'd like to see Florida fill out its roster.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • New Gators everywhere! Sam Alexis, Alex Lloyd, Rueben Chinyelu join program
    Apr 18 2024

    Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) offer breakdowns of Florida's newest portal additions, Sam Alexis of UT Chattanooga and Reuben Chinyelu of Washington State. What to expect from the 2 newest Gators frontcourt pieces, and why Todd Golden's defensive thinking may have influenced the decisions to recruit these players.

    Plus, Florida lands its first top 50 recruit of the Golden era. What to expect from Alex Lloyd, the top 50 guard from Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale who chose the Gators on Wednesday over Michigan State and Miami, among other programs.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • We Sleep when the Portal Closes: Patreon listener questions
    Apr 8 2024

    Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) answer questions asked by our Patreon subscribers. Questions range from transfer portal targets to defensive scheme to what to expect from Florida on the recruiting trail. The national championship game, between UConn and Purdue, is also previewed.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Talking Hoops and Charity with Gator Great Jennifer George
    Apr 3 2024

    FBH sat down with former All-SEC Gator Jennifer George to chat about Florida hoops on the men's and women's sides. What she likes about the build of each program, and what she hopes to see in 2024-25.


    We also talked about Jennifer's charity, the Girls Basketball Worldwide Foundation, which brings hoops into underserved communities, offering young girls the game and mentorship and educational opportunities along the way.


    Be sure to check out the upcoming charity event--the Greens for Hoops Golf Scramble-- where opening night festivities tickets are still available. Learn more at: https://www.instagram.com/greensforhoopscramble/.

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    29 mins
  • The Blueprint: NCAA Heartbreak ends Florida's season; Portal SZN Begins
    Mar 28 2024

    Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's 102-100 loss to Colorado in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

    Yes, the referees were abysmal.

    Yes, Florida was bad on defense.

    Yes, Walter Clayton was a win away from being immortal.

    Yes, it was a good season.

    But it left us all wanting a little more...

    Plus, an overview of Florida's portal needs, and a 10,000 foot view of the program after Todd Golden's second season in Gainesville.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Selection Sunday: Gators in-- but a 7 Seed?
    Mar 18 2024

    Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) break down Florida's 7 seed on Selection Sunday. Why a 7 seed was wrong, but could work in Florida's favor. Plus, previews of Florida's opening round matchup, which will be against the First Four winner of Colorado/Boise State.

    The guys also recap Florida's tough SEC Championship Game loss to Auburn.

    Finally, a peek ahead to why a second round matchup with Marquette might favor the Gators.


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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Denzel Aberdeen Game: SEC Championship Preview
    Mar 17 2024

    Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) breakdown Florida's epic comeback win over Texas A&M in the SEC Tournament semifinals.

    How Denzel Aberdeen and Alex Condon keyed the Gators rally against the Aggies-- and why Florida's defense won the day early in the second half.

    Plus, our preview of the SEC Championship Game, against an Auburn team with an exceptional frontcourt and depth-- but no elite talent-- at guard.

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    43 mins
  • Hot Chicken and Hoops: SEC Tournament Friday
    Mar 15 2024

    Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's 85-80 SEC Tournament win over Georgia. Why the 11th straight win over Georgia is always the toughest, and what to expect in Florida's SEC quarterfinal against Alabama.


    Plus, bracketology, SEC Tournament thoughts, Nashville food, and much more...

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    1 hr and 3 mins