The Gators men’s basketball team began last season ranked No. 8 in the preseason AP Top 25. It had a solid run, finishing 21-13, but after a second-round exit in the NCAA Tournament at the hands of Texas Tech, Florida may not grace the top 25 in this year’s preseason poll.
Still, coach Mike White returns all but two players who recorded at least a minute last year. Year 4 of the White experiment begins in November, so let’s look at some takeaways from the team’s media day on Tuesday.
Jalen Hudson is the face of the program
When asked about leadership on the team, White didn’t hesitate to mention Jalen Hudson.