Fansided · Feb 14
Florida smothers Kentucky and flips a script that haunted November
Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) gestures after making a three point basket during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn ImagesAs losses mounted for Florida during the non-conference portion of the season, there was some buyer’s remorse from Gator fans. Xaivian Lee and Boogie Fland looked like guards Florida had picked out of the bargain bin at Five Below, while the guard they let walk out the door, Denzel Aberdeen, was doing relatively well at his new home.