While we’re talking Florida shutdowns, remember the first time Florida shut down, back in March?
The Gators led 57-39 with under twelve minutes to go in the regular season finale against Kentucky. ESPN’s in-game win probability tracker gave Florida a 99% chance of winning the game, considering the 18-point margin and the limited time on the clock for UK to mount a comeback.
Not to mention, Kentucky’s starting point guard, Ashton Hagans, was sitting back in Lexington, and its best scorer, Immanuel Quickley, was about to foul out. The Cats were in trouble in Gainesville in the final game before the postseason.