The end was sudden, yet none-too-surprising given the dramatic highs and lows of Florida’s season in men’s basketball.
The 2020-21 campaign will be defined by a near tragedy in December and a gut punch during March Madness, two moments posing alternative interpretations of coach Mike White’s sixth year at the helm.
Coming up just shy of the Sweet 16 was an accomplishment for a Florida squad left to play without star Keyontae Johnson following his harrowing collapse on the court Dec. 12 at Florida State. Failing to hold multiple double-digit leads during a 81-78 loss to 15th-seeded Oral Roberts was the latest disappointment for these Gators (15-10).