Florida basketball’s success over the past two seasons has been built in part on something that often goes unnoticed: Keeping the roster healthy. In that span, the Gators have had a 96% availability rate.

Ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, CBS Sports has all five of the Florida Gators' starters listed among its top 101 men's college basketball players.

Florida State men's basketball has been named to CBS Sports' top 100 preseason teams, checking in as the No. 62 in the country.

Florida basketball's first time on the court in the 2026-27 season didn't go as planned in an exhibition loss to Baylor, but Todd Golden isn't worried yet.

Florida basketball point guard Boogie Fland was named to the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Less than a week remains before Florida basketball embarks on its 2026-27 journey to the NCAA Tournament as the Gators vie for a second national title in three seasons.

Ponder is a 7-foot freshman from Miami nicknamed “Baby Shaq,” and he looked the part in an exhibition game against Auburn. Ponder finished with 13 points, 21 rebounds, three blocked shots, a steal and no turnovers. He looked better than Shaq at the free-throw line, making 5 of 6.

Florida basketball leads the SEC and ranks second nationally in KenPom's preseason ratings. Here's a closer look at the Gators' numbers.