Uncensored Sound Off: Post game reaction
Former, current and future Florida Gators, as well as college basketball analysts, took to Twitter during and immediately after No. 3 Florida's 69-59 win over No. 14 Kentucky. Check out what some of your favorite Gators and some well-known analysts had to say after the contest.
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POST-GAME
ESPN basketball insider John Gasaway:
Florida has played the toughest game on its schedule (@ UK) and is outscoring the SEC by 0.22 points per trip.- John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) February 16, 2014
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah:
Gator boys!!!!- Joakim Noah (@JoakimNoah) February 16, 2014
Florida five-star forward commit Devin Robinson:
Good win fellassssss #GatorNation - Jesus Shuttlesworth (@_drobbbb) February 16, 2014
Florida four-star guard commit Brandone Francis:
ESPN NBA columnist (and Florida graduate) Israel Gutierrez:
Winning at Rupp. That's big time.- Israel Gutierrez (@IzzyESPN) February 16, 2014
Gators guard/forward Dillon Graham:
Oh yeah babyyyyy!!!!!! Proud of my senior boys!!!! #GoGators- Dillon Graham (@DillGraham12) February 16, 2014
Yahoo! Sports columnist Pat Forde:
Wilbekin. Veteran clutch performance.- Pat Forde (@YahooForde) February 16, 2014
CBS basketball reporter Jeff Borzello:
Florida: THE title favorite?- Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) February 16, 2014
InsidetheGators.com columnist Adam Silverstein:
#Gators seniors PG Scottie Wilbekin (23) and F Casey Prather (24) combined to score 47 of Florida's 69 points (68.1%).- OnlyGators.com (@onlygators) February 16, 2014
Former Florida safety Ahmad Black:
who will win first...Gator Basketball seniors on Kentucky's floor or Kentucky football seniors in the swamp...Well wonder no more #country- Ahmad Black (@ahmadblack35) February 16, 2014
SECOND HALF
ESPN basketball insider Jeff Goodman:
Florida pulling away and Gators on verge of impressive road win at UK. Only two losses came without Wilbekin on court. No glaring weakness.- Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) February 16, 2014
Andrew Harrison playing well since a few poor decisions early. Made some key shots, hitting free throws.- Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) February 16, 2014
Gators cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III:
FRAZIEEEERRRRRR !! HAND DOWN .. MAN DOWN ... #BANG - Vernon Hargreaves (@_VH3) February 16, 2014
Yahoo! Sports columnist Pat Forde:
Big-time three by Frazier, who had done precious little offensively tonight. Gators up 5 with 4 to play.- Pat Forde (@YahooForde) February 16, 2014
Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay:
Calipari still yelling at officials. Antigua had to step in front of the coach.- John Clay (@johnclayiv) February 16, 2014
Florida linebacker Matt Rolin:
I've come to the conclusion that these refs are horrible...- Matt Rolin (@MattRolin9) February 16, 2014
CBS basketball reporter Jeff Borzello:
13-3 run by Florida. Helluva response by the Gators. Kentucky had the crowd into it, had Florida on its heels.- Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) February 16, 2014
Patric Young is showing off his full repertoire. And apparently his repertoire includes a running sweeping jump-hook across the lane.- Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) February 16, 2014
Former Gators linebacker Bobby McCray:
Super geeked over here watching my Gators hoop.... Def need to win this game... #GoGators - Bobby McCray (@bobbymccray) February 16, 2014
Florida forward Alex Murphy:
Watching this game at Gator Dockside. Look over and see @RealDealBeal23 on the other TV lighting up the 3 point contest! #Gators- Alex Murphy (@AlexMurphy5) February 16, 2014
FIRST HALF
ESPN basketball insider Jeff Goodman:
Scottie Wilbekin is the guy who makes Florida go. Plays both ends.- Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) February 16, 2014
Bad call by the refs there. Ball was outside of cylinder on replay.- Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) February 16, 2014
InsidetheGators.com columnist Adam Silverstein:
Julius Randle just made his 3rd three of the season. Will Yeguete responded by trying to hit his 5th. Nope.- OnlyGators.com (@onlygators) February 16, 2014
Courier-Journal Kentucky beat writer Kyle Tucker:
Kentucky, the best offensive-rebounding team in the country, still has none. Still down 17-16, 7:44 first. Shooting 6-12 to UF's 7-20.- Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_CJ) February 16, 2014
Chicago Bulls forward Erik Murphy:
At Gator Dockside watching the Gators with @AlexMurphy5 @lembree888 and @MarathonAndy10- Erik Murphy (@e_murphy31) February 16, 2014
Yahoo! Sports columnist Pat Forde:
I see one Florida player not intimidated by UK's size. Casey Prather.- Pat Forde (@YahooForde) February 16, 2014
Kentucky getting back on defense and making Florida work for baskets. Not giving up any of the easy stuff LSU, Miss State and others got.- Pat Forde (@YahooForde) February 16, 2014
Willie Cauley-Stein fast start. He's had some no-shows in recent weeks but looks engaged tonight. UK has Gators thinking too much in paint.- Pat Forde (@YahooForde) February 16, 2014
CBS college basketball reporter Jeff Borzello:
Kentucky is giving Florida open jumpers from the perimeter. Gators not hitting. Achilles heel offensively.- Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) February 16, 2014
Every time it seems like Kentucky is ready to go on a run or the crowd is getting into it, Florida seems to find a way to get an easy layup.- Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) February 16, 2014
Dorian Finney-Smith is shot-faking Julius Randle all over the place.- Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) February 16, 2014
Kentucky doing the two things you need to do to score against Florida. Beat them downcourt, get them moving side-to-side to open up gaps.- Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) February 16, 2014
ESPN college basketball reporter Myron Medcalf:
Florida just went Rucker Park on that fast break.- Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) February 16, 2014
How on earth can Florida hear anything? I can't hear @jeffborzello and we're sitting next to each other.- Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) February 16, 2014
New York Jets wide receiver David Nelson:
PRE-GAME
Yahoo! Sports Pat Forde:
In other news, we are ready to play here in Rupp Arena. Florida doesn't win here often -- 3 times in Billy Donovan's previous 17 trips— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) February 16, 2014
ESPN's Colin Cowherd:
When media mention great college bb coaches why isn't Billy Donovan on that list ? Two titles and consistent winner at football first univ— Colin Cowherd (@ESPN_Colin) February 15, 2014