The Florida Gators have proved themselves able to overcome endless frustration.
Coach Mike White’s squad now must continue to show it can handle newfound success.
The Gators’ season-long five-game winning streak has positioned them to close the regular season with a flourish and enter the postseason playing their best basketball.
All their hard-earned gains could evaporate if UF (17-11, 9-6 SEC) loses its mental edge, beginning with Saturday night’s visit from Georgia (10-18, 1-14).
“I think there are certain teams that can have average focus and have success. We can’t,” White said.