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UF vs UT Tuesday January 7th 7pm ET ESPN @ O'Connell Center

Discussion in 'Nuttin but Net' started by GratefulGator, Jan 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM.

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  1. Jan 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM #1
    GratefulGator

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    Well, the UK game was a bit disappointing considering we didn't play to our full potential, especially on defense and at the foul line. UK's Brea went off for 7/9 at the 3, even with hands in his face. I hate losing to Kentucky more than any other SEC team but it is what it is. I'm hoping we see them again in the SECT on a neutral court, well as neutral as possible since the SECT is in Nashville.

    UT also has an outstanding 3 point shooter in Lanier, of which we need to be mindful. We certainly don't need another 7/9 3 point incident again. Tennessee and Florida share a common opponent in Virginia. Gators beat Virginia by 18 at home, while the Vols beat them by 22 points in the Bahamas, so that's a bit of a wash. UT is similar to where UF was in not being tested sans the UK game.

    Barring a 7/9 3 point repeat, I really like our chances at home, especially if we play better defense and shoot FTs at a better rate. Time for redemption against the #1 team in the land...

    Go Gators!
     
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  2. Jan 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM #2
    gogators73

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    When is the last time we beat a #1 in the regular season? Been quite awhile. Feel great about our chances at home.
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM #3
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    A great opportunity.

    I'd be happy to see an improvement in defense. It was disappointing to see a few guys not shooting with confidence. Hopefully the home court makes a difference.
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM #4
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    Who do you think shot without confidence?
     
  5. Jan 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM #5
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    Gators favored by 3.5
     
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  6. Jan 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM #6
    JaxLizard

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    I think we win this one. Not going to be a shootout like the Kentucky game. It will be a hard fought kinda low scoring game. UT makes you earn every basket. We need to take care of the ball and exploit Ziegler’s lack of size.
     
  7. Jan 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM #7
    tegator80

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    I know this sounds like a broken record, but if we hit our 3s to a high level, I don't see anyone beating us. I seriously doubt Tennessee is going to go on a 3-point tear at our house. But we shall see.
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM #8
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    We have never beaten #1 in the regular season. We have only beaten #1 twice, both times in the tourney (Duke 2000 and Ohio St 2007).
     
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  9. Jan 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM #9
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    It would be great to get it done. UT is kind of funny because most people don't view them as the best team in the country yet they keep being #1 in the AP poll. Lets make it easier on the voters next go around!
     
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  10. Jan 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM #10
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    Poll / Rating: UF / UT

    AMSTS: #6 / #2
    Kenpom: #7 / #4
    NET: #8 / #3
    AP: #8 / #1
    Coaches Poll: #8 / #1
     
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  11. Jan 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM #11
    GatorPlanet

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    The way UT defends, our bigs need to convert when they get their chances at the hoop.
     
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  12. Jan 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM #12
    GratefulGator

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    Expecting this game to be another rock fight like the UK game, but with a better outcome for the Gators. Hope the Rowdies show out for this game.
     
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  13. Jan 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM #13
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    Yeah, it's a tempo dichotomy between TN and FL. TN has scored 90+ three times. The highest any team has scored against them is 70 (Syracuse). FL has scored 90+ five times and (sadly) gave up 106. OTOH the Gators have given up 80+ only three times. We need to be able to get out and push tempo. A grinder probably favors the Vols.
     
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  14. Jan 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM #14
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    Those guys in Vegas are excellent in predicting lines.
     
  15. Jan 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM #15
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    The big match-up will be UF's O vs UT's D, imho
     
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  16. Jan 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM #16
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    I think they’re officially not back yet, cause this 35 year alumni has seats in the Rowdy Reptile section for the game. I’m bringing my A game as I have consumed lots of lemon and honey in preparation for tonight.
     
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  17. Jan 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM #17
    GratefulGator

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    I just checked... UF Spring semester starts Jan 13. Seems like when I was a student (90s), we started in the first week of January. I hope at least some of the Rowdies can make it to the game tonight.
     
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  18. Jan 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM #18
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    we need to come out with a Blitzkrieg on defense and get some transition buckets off TOs. I think size-wise we actually match up pretty well with them, we just need to tight up our 3pt D and not make unforced errors like turnovers and missed FTs
     
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  19. Jan 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM #19
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    Can't miss 13 free throws like we did on Satuday.
     
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  20. Jan 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM #20
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    This game will tell us a lot about ourselves.......and Tennessee........
     
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