Beyond the obvious flaw, one weakness could define Florida’s SEC fate

Dec 21, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden looks on against the Colgate Raiders during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn ImagesThe Florida Gators will have one final tune-up game against Dartmouth on Monday before SEC play begins next Saturday on the road against Missouri. Despite a feeling of gloom and doom at times during the non-conference slate this year, the Gators are still ranked 12th in KenPom and are the second-highest rated KenPom team in the SEC behind Vanderbilt.

And while most Gator fans cover their eyes anytime Florida attempts a…