Florida (13-12/6-6 SEC) vs. Ole Miss (10-15/2-10 SEC)
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center | Billy Donovan Court
Gainesville, Fla. | Feb. 15, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.
TV
SEC Network | ESPN App
PxP: Dave Neal | Analyst: Jon Sundvold
Radio
Gator Sports Network from LEARFIELD | SiriusXM 380 & SXM App 970
Streaming on FloridaGators.com & The Varsity Network App
PxP: Sean Kelley | Analyst: Lee Humphrey | Producer/Engineer: Steve Egan
Gators at a Glance
* Florida hosts Ole Miss as Colin Castleton is coming off another big outing with 25 points and 11 rebounds against Vanderbilt and carries four straight 20-point performances into Wednesday's contest.
* Castleton also has his second three-game streak of 25+ points this season, the first Gator with one since Anthony Roberson (2005). The only Gator on record with four straight is Andy Owens (Dec. 1969).
* The Gators have played a top-20 schedule in the nation (KenPom) and recently completed the most challenging four-game stretch in program history, which included three top-five opponents (two on the road) and a trip to Kentucky.
* Florida ranks 13th in defensive efficiency and 10th in two-point field goal percentage defense nationally (KenPom). The Gators have held SEC opponents to .392 from the field and .305 from 3-point range.
* Colin Castleton leads UF in scoring (16.5), rebounding (7.9), blocked shots (75), free throws made (112) and steals (23). Lofton has dished a team-high 74 assists, and Will Richard paces Florida with 39 made 3-pointers and a .406 3-point percentage.
* As a team, the Gators' 5.8 blocked shots per game rank fifth in the NCAA. Individually, Castleton's 3.00 blocked shots per game rank tied for fourth the nation.
* Colin Castleton posted a 29-point, 10-rebound double-double at #3 Alabama, becoming the first Gator since Nick Calathes in 2009 to post three straight 20-point games in SEC play.
* Colin Castleton's 20 points and nine rebounds led the Gators' win vs. #2 Tennessee, along with Kyle Lofton's 14 points and four rebounds. Both Lofton and Will Richard posted a +26 plus-minus. The win marked Florida's sixth all-time top-2 win and matched the highest ranked home win in program history.
* With his outing at Kentucky, Colin Castleton became the first player since Dwyane Wade 20 years ago (3/8/03 vs. UK) to post 25 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots and a steal against an SEC team.
* Florida turned in a complete performance vs. South Carolina, where Colin Castleton's 18 points led five scorers in double figures and the Gators dished a season-high 21 assists vs. five turnovers. Myreon Jones flirted with a triple-double with 10 rebounds and eight assists -- both career highs -- to go along with nine points and zero turnovers.
* UF built a 16-point first-half lead at Mississippi State, then staved off the Bulldogs' rally, getting a stop on the final possession of the game to seal the win. Colin Castleton posted 13 points, while Will Richard added 12 on 4-for-5 shooting from 3-point range. Kyle Lofton and Myreon Jones combined for 11 assists and zero turnovers, and Lofton chipped in a season-high and team-leading eight rebounds.
* Colin Castleton earned SEC Player of the Week honors on Jan. 16 behind two strong performances in the wins at LSU and vs. #20 Missouri. At LSU, Castleton posted 18 points and five blocks with a career night at the free throw line (12-for-15) to help the Gators snap LSU's 13-game home winning streak. He followed up with an all-around performance against Mizzou, tallying 16 points, 13 rebounds, a career-high six assists, three steals and two blocked shots.
* UF's 19-point rally at Florida State marked the fourth-largest in team history and the largest on the road since a 22-point comeback at South Carolina on Feb. 24, 1993. Castleton scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half.
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center | Billy Donovan Court
Gainesville, Fla. | Feb. 15, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.
TV
SEC Network | ESPN App
PxP: Dave Neal | Analyst: Jon Sundvold
Radio
Gator Sports Network from LEARFIELD | SiriusXM 380 & SXM App 970
Streaming on FloridaGators.com & The Varsity Network App
PxP: Sean Kelley | Analyst: Lee Humphrey | Producer/Engineer: Steve Egan
Gators at a Glance
* Florida hosts Ole Miss as Colin Castleton is coming off another big outing with 25 points and 11 rebounds against Vanderbilt and carries four straight 20-point performances into Wednesday's contest.
* Castleton also has his second three-game streak of 25+ points this season, the first Gator with one since Anthony Roberson (2005). The only Gator on record with four straight is Andy Owens (Dec. 1969).
* The Gators have played a top-20 schedule in the nation (KenPom) and recently completed the most challenging four-game stretch in program history, which included three top-five opponents (two on the road) and a trip to Kentucky.
* Florida ranks 13th in defensive efficiency and 10th in two-point field goal percentage defense nationally (KenPom). The Gators have held SEC opponents to .392 from the field and .305 from 3-point range.
* Colin Castleton leads UF in scoring (16.5), rebounding (7.9), blocked shots (75), free throws made (112) and steals (23). Lofton has dished a team-high 74 assists, and Will Richard paces Florida with 39 made 3-pointers and a .406 3-point percentage.
* As a team, the Gators' 5.8 blocked shots per game rank fifth in the NCAA. Individually, Castleton's 3.00 blocked shots per game rank tied for fourth the nation.
* Colin Castleton posted a 29-point, 10-rebound double-double at #3 Alabama, becoming the first Gator since Nick Calathes in 2009 to post three straight 20-point games in SEC play.
* Colin Castleton's 20 points and nine rebounds led the Gators' win vs. #2 Tennessee, along with Kyle Lofton's 14 points and four rebounds. Both Lofton and Will Richard posted a +26 plus-minus. The win marked Florida's sixth all-time top-2 win and matched the highest ranked home win in program history.
* With his outing at Kentucky, Colin Castleton became the first player since Dwyane Wade 20 years ago (3/8/03 vs. UK) to post 25 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots and a steal against an SEC team.
* Florida turned in a complete performance vs. South Carolina, where Colin Castleton's 18 points led five scorers in double figures and the Gators dished a season-high 21 assists vs. five turnovers. Myreon Jones flirted with a triple-double with 10 rebounds and eight assists -- both career highs -- to go along with nine points and zero turnovers.
* UF built a 16-point first-half lead at Mississippi State, then staved off the Bulldogs' rally, getting a stop on the final possession of the game to seal the win. Colin Castleton posted 13 points, while Will Richard added 12 on 4-for-5 shooting from 3-point range. Kyle Lofton and Myreon Jones combined for 11 assists and zero turnovers, and Lofton chipped in a season-high and team-leading eight rebounds.
* Colin Castleton earned SEC Player of the Week honors on Jan. 16 behind two strong performances in the wins at LSU and vs. #20 Missouri. At LSU, Castleton posted 18 points and five blocks with a career night at the free throw line (12-for-15) to help the Gators snap LSU's 13-game home winning streak. He followed up with an all-around performance against Mizzou, tallying 16 points, 13 rebounds, a career-high six assists, three steals and two blocked shots.
* UF's 19-point rally at Florida State marked the fourth-largest in team history and the largest on the road since a 22-point comeback at South Carolina on Feb. 24, 1993. Castleton scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half.
