Florida Basketball Hour

Gators Roast Hogs to win SEC Championship-- Is a 1 Seed within reach?

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 are Florida's 1 seed chances? Is Florida more "matchup proof" than last year's national champion? This and much more inside-- plus SEC bracket talk.This episode is brought to you by Gametime Sidekicks and FBH's partner at MyBookie.ag. As March Madness beckons, My Bookie has created a link for FBH listeners. SIgn up for My Bookie here and win March Madness prizes: https://bit.ly/44pDHe6Listeners can also sign up using the code NEIL500.Listeners who use this code will receive a welcome bonus at MyBookie. The bonus is called the “Bet Back Bonus” and works like this: once they claim the bonus, they need to opt in on the bet slip. This gives them a form of insurance. If their first bet does not win, they will receive their money back, up to five hundred dollars, with only a one-time rollover.Enjoy the show!

Gator Boys are Hot, but 2 huge tests loom; Evan Miyakawa joins the show

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 blueblood debate?"Also, the outstanding analytics guru Evan Miyakawa joins the show to talk all things SEC, national seeding, and Florida's status among the Final Four contenders. Follow Evan at @evanmiya and subscribe to his work at evanmiya.com.This episode is brought to you in part by FBH's friends at My Bookie (mybookie.ag). With March Madness looming, join to have a chance at winning $100,000.00. Plus, a special "Bet Back Bonus" offer when you join and enter promocode NEIL500. No better time than with March Madness approaching. There's also a special link taking listeners directly to the MyBookie sign up page: https://bit.ly/44pDHe6.Sign up here, enter NEIL500 -- and you will have up to 500 dollars on your first bet covered, subject to activating the Bet Back Bonus!

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 Tournament seed profileand much, much more.As always, support FBH by subscribing to their Patreon at patreon.com/floridabbhour.

Texas A&M Preview; SEC Power Rankings

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) talk all things Florida and SEC Basketball.On this episode, a breakdown of the Texas A&M Aggies, who will host Florida at Reed Arena on Saturday night in a battle for first place in the SEC. What makes Texas A&M so difficult to play against, and why the Aggies have achieved big things in year 1 under Bucky McMillan.Plus, a fresh set of SEC Power Rankings. FBH breaks down the logjam from spots 2-8.

"We'll Beat Them Anyways" - Gators Demolish Alabama; Blake Lovell joins to reset the SEC

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) talk all things Florida and SEC basketball.On this episode, FBH breaks down Florida's outstanding week and dominant wins over South Carolina and Alabama. Topics include Florida's emerging defensive identity, the continued excellence of Rueben Chinyelu, a bounce back week for Alex Condon, the dominance of Boogie Fland defensively, and more.Plus, why Florida's coaching staff deserves credit for staying the course.Blake Lovell (Southeastern 16, Basket Under Review) also joins the show to recap the first half of the season in SEC Play. Who has surprised-- both good and bad? What record wins the league? Is Texas A&M for real? Is Kentucky back in this thing? This and more with the Godfather of SEC basketball coverage.