NCAA Tournament March Madness

#18 Florida

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Projected seed: 5

Florida's tournament resume paints a picture of a team with an explosive offense but some defensive liabilities. Key wins against Auburn, Alabama (twice), and on the road at Kentucky showcase their potential to compete with the country's best, though losses to teams like South Carolina and Vanderbilt raise concerns. The Gators have proven they can light up the scoreboard and have secured several quality wins within a tough Southeastern conference, further highlighted by their performance in the conference tournament. However, their defensive efficiency must be taken into account, as it suggests a vulnerability that could be exploited by disciplined tournament teams. Their overall body of work, featuring strong showings against top-tier opponents, suggests that they have earned a spot that respects both their high-powered offense and their challenging schedule.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/6Loyola MD358W93-73
11/10(N)Virginia62L73-70
11/14Florida A&M342W89-68
11/17Florida St88W89-68
11/22(N)Pittsburgh46W86-71
11/24(N)Baylor17L95-91
11/29@Wake Forest44L82-71
12/5Merrimack226W77-57
12/9(N)Richmond77W87-76
12/14(N)East Carolina186W70-65
12/19(N)Michigan132W106-101
12/22Grambling235W96-57
12/30Quinnipiac171W97-72
1/6Kentucky15L87-85
1/10@Mississippi71L103-85
1/13Arkansas111W90-68
1/16@Tennessee6L85-66
1/20@Missouri176W79-67
1/24Mississippi St21W79-70
1/27Georgia99W102-98
1/31@Kentucky15W94-91
2/3@Texas A&M27L67-66
2/10Auburn4W81-65
2/13LSU100W82-80
2/17@Georgia99W88-82
2/21@Alabama13L98-93
2/24Vanderbilt224W77-64
2/28Missouri176W83-74
3/2@South Carolina16L82-76
3/5Alabama13W105-87
3/9@Vanderbilt224L79-78
3/14(N)Georgia99W85-80
3/15(N)Alabama13W102-88
3/16(N)Texas A&M27W95-90
3/17(N)Auburn4L86-67