The Florida Gators’ hot start during coach Mike White’s second season has vaulted them back into the Top 25 for the first time since 2014.
The Gators (6-1) debuted at No. 25 in this week’s Associated Press poll following Sunday’s 65-65 win over Miami during the third-place game of the AdvoCare Invitational in Lake Buena Vista.
White’s squad defeated Seton Hall during Thursday’s opening round, but fell 77-72 Friday to Gonzaga, ranked No. 8 this week.
The Gators last were ranked in November of 2014, when former coach Billy Donovan’s final UF squad checked in at No.