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. Brought to you by Sandberg Phoenix.
Episodes
Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) joins Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South, Basket Under Review) to discuss all things Florida and SEC basketball.
On this episode, Florida opens play with a secret scrimmage against UNF. As the Gators churn towards a preseason # 1 ranking, what are the potential weaknesses in Gainesville?
Plus, Florida lands a recruit from top 50 big man Kamsi Awaka. What to expect from the four st...
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South, Basket Under Review) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) discuss all things Florida and SEC Basketball.
On this episode, Graham Hall of 247 Sports joins the show to discuss the injunction just issued in favor of Denzel Aberdeen, making Aberdeen immediately eligible to play in the 2026-27 college basketball season. Topics include the injunction hearing, legal arguments for and...
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South, Basket Under Review) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) break down all things Florida and SEC basketball.
FBH dives into football this week with special guest Connor O'Gara of the OG Kickoff. A longtime SEC football scribe, O'Gara breaks down all the weekend's matchups in the SEC, including Florida's huge home tilt with Ole Miss on Saturday in The Swamp.
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Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Florida) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South, Basket Under Review) discuss all things Florida and SEC basketball.
On this episode, FBH is joined by Florida assistant coach and, for all intents and purposes, general manager Jonathan Safir, one of the brightest young minds in college basketball.
Coach Safir discusses roster construction, why it's special to be a Gator, the incredible leg...
This is why people hate lawyers: Eligibility Fights Rage On; Florida Fall Practice Primer; SEC Tiers
Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South, Basket Under Review) and Eric Fawcett (Saturday Down South, Basket Under Review) talk all things Florida and SEC basketball.
On this episode, what to watch as Florida opens fall workouts and practices. Will Florida's wealth of athletes allow them to play smaller? Does Alex Condon have the most room for growth of the returning seniors? Why it's time to buy Boogie Fland, and more.
Neil also breaks...
Eric 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 ana...
Neil 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...
Eric 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...
Neil 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 o...
Neil 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...
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...
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...
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 co...
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. Pl...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Patreon 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 ...
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