Freshman Devin Robinson drives into the paint during Florida's 75-50 win against Texas Southern on Friday in the O'Connell Center.
One was Brandone Francis-Ramirez, the redshirt freshman who beat out former UF greats Jason Williams and Lee Humphrey in a three-point shooting contest.
The other was freshman Kevarrius Hayes, whose behind-the-back slam elevated him past sophomores Chris Chiozza and Devin Robinson in the dunk contest.
In short, on a night reserved for fun and games to rejuvenate a disappointed fan-base, the youngest Gators carried the load.
And they might have to this season.
Nine of UF’s 16 players are underclassmen, and only two seniors will likely receive significant playing time this year: forwards Alex Murphy and Dorian Finney-Smith.