- 22 minutes 43 secondsHaugh Hyped? One last ride for an all-time Gator
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) discuss all things Florida and SEC basketball.
On this episode, Florida All-American Thomas Haugh has elected to return to school, becoming the first projected lottery pick to return to college since Miles Bridges in 2017.
What Haugh's impact means for his legacy as a Gator and Florida's 2026-27 outlook.
Plus, thoughts on an incredible job of roster retention by Florida's staff.
Finally, why Haugh's return-- along with the other vital pieces retained by Florida, including Haugh's best friend, Alex Condon, are precisely why NIL is great for college sports. Investing in winning should be the norm and expectation at Florida, and there will be no better advertisement for that than the 2026-27 Gators basketball team.
22 April 2026, 12:37 am - 29 minutes 36 secondsState of the Program: With Todd Golden and his staff, SEC Champions should have staying power
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) discuss all things Florida and SEC basketball.
On this episode, it's time for the annual "State of the Program" address. On the heels of back-to-back 1 seeds and a SEC Championship, what does Florida need to do to remain one of the college basketball elite?
FBH breaks down the Golden contract extension, Golden State Warriors rumors, and the argument for making Florida top 3 in staff salary pool. Plus, why Florida basketball is different, and why the culture of excellence is worth savoring and preserving, even if that means more costs for fans.
21 April 2026, 12:55 pm - 1 hour 11 minutesPortal Season: Thoughts on Florida's 2026-27 roster build, Big 3 decisions, NIL market trends, and more!
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) break down all things Florida, SEC, and college basketball.
On this episode, it's transfer portal season. The guys offer their thoughts on a number of topics, including:
- Florida's vision for a roster in 2026-27
- The decisions of Florida's big 3, Alex Condon, Rueben Chinyelu, and Thomas Haugh
- Why all 3 could benefit from another year in college, beyond "playing for the logo"
- NIL market trends and portal rumblings
- Denzel Aberdeen's waiver potential
- Roster fits if Haugh leaves
and much more.
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15 April 2026, 12:21 pm - 1 hour 5 minutesGators STUNNED by Iowa; SEC Championship season ends in NCAAA thud in Tampa
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Basket Under Review, Gator Country) break down all things Florida and SEC Basketball.
On this episode, the guys discuss Iowa's stunning upset of 1 seed Florida in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night.
What went wrong for the Gators? Why this was a coaching masterclass from Iowa's Ben McCollum, and how the Hawkeyes managed to contain Florida on the glass. Plus, breakdowns of the decisive final 8.9 seconds that sent Iowa to the Sweet 16 and ended Florida's season.
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25 March 2026, 12:44 pm - 44 minutes 38 secondsBack to Back 1 Seeds for the Gators, South Region Preview
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Basket Under Review, Gator Country) discuss all things Florida and SEC Basketball.
On this episode, FBH breaks down Florida's semifinal run in the SEC Tournament. Has Florida eclipsed Kentucky as the SEC's premier program? What the numbers and data suggest might surprise you. Plus, what went wrong in the blowout loss to Vanderbilt in the SEC Semifinals, and why turnovers will key Florida's March fate.
Finally, Florida received back to back 1 seeds for the first time in program history. Thoughts on becoming just the 10th program to do that since 2000, and what that says about Florida as a program.
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17 March 2026, 10:05 pm - 53 minutes 54 secondsGators Roll in Rupp; SEC Tournament Preview with Max Barr
Eric Fawcett (Basket Under Review, Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) discuss all things Florida and SEC basketball.
On the latest episode, the boys breakdown Florida's 84-77 win at Rupp Arena to close the regular season. How Florida beat Kentucky at its own game, and what the win and recent run of play says about Florida's chances in March.
Plus, a preview of the SEC Tournament with Max Barr of Southeastern 16. Is there a sleeper in the field? Who can play spoiler to the Gators? Can Kentucky get over the hump with Kam Williams returning? This and more in a big SEC Tournament preview.
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12 March 2026, 3:23 pm - 28 minutes 7 secondsSEC Power Rankins and Regular Season Awards
Eric Fawcett (Basket Under Review) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) discuss all things Florida and SEC basketball.
As the season enters March, FBH offers a fresh set of SEC Power rankings. SEC Champion Florida is on top, but there's plenty of movement from second to eleventh.
Plus, who is postseason award worthy? FBH's ballot for All-SEC, SEC Player of the Year, and more, all inside this new episode.
6 March 2026, 3:23 pm - 58 minutes 27 secondsGators Roast Hogs to win SEC Championship-- Is a 1 Seed within reach?
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) talk all things Florida and SEC basketball.
On this episode, the guys break down Florida's 111-77 rout of No. 20 Arkansas on an electric Saturday night in the O'Connell Center. With the win, Florida clinched a share of the SEC Championship. How the Gators won-- and what the victory says about Florida as the calendar moves to March.
Plus, what are Florida's 1 seed chances? Is Florida more "matchup proof" than last year's national champion? This and much more inside-- plus SEC bracket talk.
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1 March 2026, 10:12 pm - 55 minutes 55 secondsGator Boys are Hot, but 2 huge tests loom; Evan Miyakawa joins the show
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Basket Under Review, Gator Country) talk all things Florida and SEC basketball.
On this episode, breaking down Florida's wins over Kentucky, South Carolina, and Ole Miss. Why Florida's improved guard play, along with a dominant Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu, have helped Florida claim a commanding lead in SEC play with 2 games remaining.
Plus, breaking down the "Is Florida a blueblood debate?"
Also, the outstanding analytics guru Evan Miyakawa joins the show to talk all things SEC, national seeding, and Florida's status among the Final Four contenders. Follow Evan at @evanmiya and subscribe to his work at evanmiya.com.
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24 February 2026, 11:07 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesPatreon Listener Question Episode: Gators finding best version of themselves as SEC hits stretch run
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Neil W. Blackmon (Basket Under Review, Gator Country) talk all things Florida and SEC basketball.
On this episode, Neil and Eric answer subscriber listener questions. Topics include:
- Florida's best lineups
- The emergence of Urban Klavzar
- Florida's counter to defenses that pack the paint
- Thoughts on the rookie years of Walter Clayton Jr., Will Richard, and Alijah Martin
- Florida's NCAA Tournament seed profile
and much, much more.
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11 February 2026, 1:32 pm - 35 minutes 4 secondsTexas A&M Preview; SEC Power Rankings
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) talk all things Florida and SEC Basketball.
On this episode, a breakdown of the Texas A&M Aggies, who will host Florida at Reed Arena on Saturday night in a battle for first place in the SEC. What makes Texas A&M so difficult to play against, and why the Aggies have achieved big things in year 1 under Bucky McMillan.
Plus, a fresh set of SEC Power Rankings. FBH breaks down the logjam from spots 2-8.
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