Following a loss at home to Texas A&M the Gators (7-7, 0-2 SEC) will now shift their focus to Saturday’s contest against the Georgia Bulldogs (11-3, 1-0 SEC).
This game will of course mean the return to Gainesville for Mike White who led the Florida basketball program for seven seasons before taking the Georgia job. White’s record at Florida was 142-88, with an Elite Eight in 2017 being the highlight of his tenure.
It will also be the return for two assistant coaches–Akeem Miskdeen and Erik Pastrana. Fans will particularly remember Pastrana for his ability to recruit elite talent, with a pair of Florida’s elite commits choosing to go elsewhere once the staff moved on.