The bracket has been presented and we know where the Gators lay.
They were given the #7 seed, a pleasantly surprising outcome considering most prognosticators had them as a 8, 9, or 10 seed. Given the resumes of the teams that Florida beat, it’s clear the committee gave the Gators some benefit for missing their best player, and they stay out of the dreaded 8-9 game.
Their opponent–the #10 seed Virginia Tech.
The Hokies have had a steady, reliable season that doesn’t feature bad losses or huge wins. They beat a full strength Villanova team and Virginia in conference play that stands as their best wins, with their worst loss coming to Pittsburgh.