Missing three starters didn't hold Florida from blowing out No. 6 Tennessee by over 20 points.
SEC preseason player of the year Keyontae Johnson, Scottie Lewis and Colin Castleton all did not play in the Gators' 75-49 victory over the Volunteers, SEC's top ranked team.
Johnson is still recovering after collapsing on the court in December but has rejoined Florida's basketball team and is helping coach in practice. Head coach Mike White said at the end of December that he is not sure if Johnson will return to play this season.
Meanwhile, Lewis was out for a third straight game after exiting the lineup on Jan.