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Florida Basketball Hour
Hosted by Neil Blackmon and Eric Fawcett · EN
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. Brought to you by Sandberg Phoenix.
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Schedule Show! Best Florida home slate in years? Plus, SEC Power Rankings
5d ago00:43:28Tap to summarizeEric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South, Basket Under Review) break down all things Florida and SEC basketball.On this episode, a deep dive into Florida's schedule. Is this the best Florida home slate in years? With Duke, Vanderbilt, Texas, and Kentucky all visiting the O'Dome, FBH breaks down why this will be a season to remember in Gainesville. Plus:- Non-conference schedule analysis- Aberdeen waiver discussion- Why Florida can be a generationally good defense- SEC Power Rankings and schedule thoughtsTo support FBH, visit the show sponsor at Gametime Sidekicks. Also subscribe for insider content at patreon.com/floridabbhour.
Transcribe →Florida's 2026-27 Minutes Outlook, Aberdeen Waiver, SEC Schedule and more
Jun 3001:09:59Tap to summarizeNeil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) break down all things Florida and SEC basketball. On this episode, a discussion of Florida's likely rotations, potential minutes distribution, and Todd Golden's options with the 2026-27 roster set. Plus, thoughts on the Denzel Aberdeen waiver situation, the 5 for 5 rule change, and what Florida would do if Aberdeen cannot play. Finally, the SEC matchups are out. Florida's draw is a tough one. Is that a good thing? Plus, why the SEC gets the unbalanced schedule as close to "right" as possible. All episodes brought to you by Gametime Sidekicks-- incredible thermoses and mugs and kitchenware worth every penny.
Transcribe →SEC Offseason Winners and Losers with Max Barr, Southeastern 16
Jun 401:23:14Tap to summarizeEric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) talk all things Florida and SEC Basketball.On this episode, Max Barr (Southeastern 16) joins the show to discuss the SEC basketball offseason. Who won in the retention and transfer portal season? Can anyone challenge Florida for SEC supremacy? Is Vanderbilt underrated (again)? Is Kentucky a legitimate second weekend team with Milam Momcilovic? Does Will Wade have a strong a** roster in year one? This and much more!
Transcribe →Reuben Returns! Chinyelu announcement caps historic roster retention for Gators
May 2200:25:30Tap to summarizeNeil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) discuss all things Florida and SEC basketball.On this episode, breaking down the return of National Defensive Player of the Year Rueben Chinyelu, who announced this week he would come back and play his senior season at Florida. What does Chinyelu's return mean for the Gators? What is Florida's ceiling defensively? How can Chinyelu improve offensively? This and more in another episode brought to you by FBH's friends at Gametime Sidekicks.
Transcribe →Championship Retention, Chinyelu at the NBA Combine, Contracts: Graham Hall (247 Sports) joins the show
May 1501:16:57Tap to summarizeNeil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Basket Under Review, Gator Country) talk all things Florida and SEC basketball. On this episode, Graham Hall of 247 Sports joins the show. Topics include:- Rueben Chinyelu at the NBA Combine: Will he return to Florida?- Florida's roster retention formula- Todd Golden's contract situation- New international additions join the Gators...and more! For more coverage of Florida and SEC basketball from FBH, subscribe to patreon.com/floridabbhour.
Transcribe →Haugh Hyped? One last ride for an all-time Gator
Apr 2200:22:43Tap to summarizeNeil 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.
Transcribe →State of the Program: With Todd Golden and his staff, SEC Champions should have staying power
Apr 2100:29:36Tap to summarizeNeil 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.
Transcribe →Portal Season: Thoughts on Florida's 2026-27 roster build, Big 3 decisions, NIL market trends, and more!
Apr 1501:11:23Tap to summarizeNeil 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 leavesand much more.If you enjoy this content, please consider a subscription to the Florida Basketball Patreon, which you can find at patreon.com/floridabbhour. This episode is brought to you by friends at Gametime Sidekicks, making the best drinkware on campus, with high quality insulation to keep your drink hot or cold for gameday and a host of quality options and schools to choose from, you can't go wrong over at gametimesidekicks.com.
Transcribe →Gators STUNNED by Iowa; SEC Championship season ends in NCAAA thud in Tampa
Mar 2501:05:35Tap to summarizeNeil 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.This episode and all episodes of FBH during March Madness are brought to you by MyBookie.ag. Use the code NEIL500 when you sign up for MyBookie.ag at the link here https://bit.ly/44pDHe6.That code will earn you a "Bet Back Bonus", insuring your first bet at My Bookie for up to 500 dollars. That's a great way to engage March Madness!
Transcribe →Back to Back 1 Seeds for the Gators, South Region Preview
Mar 1700:44:38Tap to summarizeNeil 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.Plus, a breakdown of the South Region, brought to you by FBH's friends at MyBookie.ag. Use the code NEIL500 when you sign up for MyBookie.ag at the link here https://bit.ly/44pDHe6.That code will earn you a "Bet Back Bonus", insuring your first bet at My Bookie for up to 500 dollars. That's a great way to engage March Madness!
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