Florida Gators Basketball Hour

Florida Basketball Hour

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.

  • 1 hour 11 seconds
    Todd Golden, Florida's 3-0 Start, FSU preview

    Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) talk Florida's 3-0 start on the floor and address the Todd Golden situation off the floor.

    What we know about the Title IX investigation, what remains unknown, and why it's irresponsible to form conclusions at this point in time.

    Other topics include: why the Florida backcourt appears as good as advertised, what to make of the frontcourt, and what to expect from buy games generally.

    Plus, a preview of Friday's rivalry game at Florida State.

    14 November 2024, 7:03 pm
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Florida Gators Basketball Season Preview Spectacular, with Jake Winderman

    Basketball Season is here!!

    Jake Winderman (CBS Sports) joins the show for the annual over/under episode, where the guys discuss a host of topics, including Florida's defensive improvement, Walt Clayton's All-American prospects, and much more.

    Topics include: Florida's Quad 1 win total, predicted SEC finish, the most-improved Gators, a plea to free Urban Klavzar, Alijah Martin's impact, and many others.

    30 October 2024, 12:29 pm
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    SEC Basketball Preview- Max Barr, Southeastern 16

    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 underestimating Mizzou.


    This and more on a packed episode and 16 team preview of SEC hoops.

    22 October 2024, 10:58 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Fall Camp Begins- FBH Listener Questions Answered!

    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 and early practices.

    4 October 2024, 12:42 pm
  • 38 minutes 28 seconds
    Conversation with Carlin Hartman, Associate Head Coach

    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 in the community.

    17 September 2024, 6:17 pm
  • 21 minutes 45 seconds
    Urban Klavžar Interview with FBH

    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.

    15 August 2024, 8:12 pm
  • 17 minutes 32 seconds
    Olivier Rioux Interview: "Poutine is King"

    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 more.  

    To support athletes like Olivier Rioux, visit Florida Victorious at https://floridavictorious.com/.

    14 August 2024, 12:24 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Warm Summer Breezes: CJ Ingram commits, French Wines and Cheeses

    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 finalized non-conference schedule.

    13 August 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Eurogators!! Florida finalizes 2024-25 roster with Mikic, Klavžar

    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?

    12 July 2024, 7:59 pm
  • 50 minutes 19 seconds
    Walt and Will Return as Expectations for Gators grow

    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 also pay homage to Bill Walton, who took a joy ride through the cosmos and infused us all with happiness along the way.

    30 May 2024, 5:28 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Gators Schedule, SEC Portal SZN Recap w/Jake Winderman

    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 on how they'd like to see Florida fill out its roster.

    15 May 2024, 8:05 pm
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