Florida Basketball Hour

Oct 22 2024 265 ep. 62 mins 36
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Talking Florida Gators Basketball with weekly guests, features, game analysis and more. Giving a program that’s become a national power the attention it deserves. Powered by The Gatorverse.

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SEC Basketball Preview- Max Barr, Southeastern 16

Oct 22 2024 80 mins  
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) is joined on this episode by Max Barr (Southeastern 16) to break down the SEC ahead of the 2024-25 season. Is this the best league in America? Is Alabama the national title favorite? Did you know Miles Kelly was "basically Steph Curry?" Why Florida and Kentucky are the most intriguing rosters, why Georgia might be good, and why we might be un

Fall Camp Begins- FBH Listener Questions Answered!

Oct 04 2024 76 mins  
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) take listener questions as the Gators open fall camp. Topics discussed include: - what would be a successful season for Florida - Starting 5 - newcomer FBH is most excited about - Can Florida score? - Non-conference schedule and much, much more. Plus, a handful of news and notes from the opening of fall camp

Conversation with Carlin Hartman, Associate Head Coach

Sep 17 2024 38 mins  
In our opening episode for season 7 of the podcast, FBH sits down with Carlin Hartman, the associate head coach for Florida Men's Basketball, to talk year 3 of the Gators under head coach Todd Golden. Plus, candid conversation and reflections on Coach Hartman's coaching journey, the power of building a program by listening to players, and using hoops as a vehicle to do good

Urban Klavžar Interview with FBH

Aug 15 2024 21 mins  
Fresh off an unbelievable performance at the FIBA Eurobasket 2024 championships, Eric Fawcett sat down with one of the newest Gators, point guard Urban Klavžar. Klavžar talked about his experiences in European club basketball, his family connections to the game, and why longstanding relationships made him choose Florida.

Olivier Rioux Interview: "Poutine is King"

Aug 13 2024 17 mins  
Florida big man Olivier Rioux joins FBH to discuss his journey from Canada to IMG and ultimately, to Todd Golden and the Gators. Rioux tells his story, from youth hoops at the age of 5 to the Canadian National Team at the FIBA U19 World Cup and U18 FIBA Americup. Rioux dishes on which Gators teammates keep the team loose, why he chose Florida, the joy of a dish of poutine, and mor

Warm Summer Breezes: CJ Ingram commits, French Wines and Cheeses

Aug 13 2024 63 mins  
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) discuss the commitment of four star wing CJ Ingram to Florida. Why Ingram is a massive get with NBA upside, and what work he'll need to do at the collegiate level to reach his lofty potential. Plus, Neil and Eric discuss Olympic basketball, the commitment of Santa Fe guard Kevin Pazmino, and Florida's

Eurogators!! Florida finalizes 2024-25 roster with Mikic, Klavžar

Jul 12 2024 65 mins  
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's final 2 roster additions of the offseason in Urban Klavžar and Viktor Mikic. Why Klavžar will help the Gators immediately, and why Mikic is an exciting add from a value standpoint. Plus, are computers and preseason polls disrespecting the Gators?

Walt and Will Return as Expectations for Gators grow

May 30 2024 50 mins  
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down the return of Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. and Will Richard. What the return of two senior starters means for the Gators, and how each team can improve in 2024-25. Plus, a fair NBA comparison for Clayton Jr., and the improvement at the margins that would be a gamechanger for Richard. The guys a

Gators Schedule, SEC Portal SZN Recap w/Jake Winderman

May 15 2024 76 mins  
Jake Winderman (CBS Sports) joins Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) to discuss Florida's SEC basketball schedule, which was just released by the league this week. Neil and Jake also break down the winners and SEC Contenders from Portal Season, with a focus on the teams they believe can win the SEC in 2024-2025. Finally, are the Gators deep enough to go deep? Jake and Neil

New Gators everywhere! Sam Alexis, Alex Lloyd, Rueben Chinyelu join program

Apr 18 2024 64 mins  
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) offer breakdowns of Florida's newest portal additions, Sam Alexis of UT Chattanooga and Reuben Chinyelu of Washington State. What to expect from the 2 newest Gators frontcourt pieces, and why Todd Golden's defensive thinking may have influenced the decisions to recruit these players. Plus, Florida lands