Sitting at 12-11 and facing the distinct possibility of a losing season, the Florida Gators had little hope and two left feet.
Six weeks later, coach Mike White’s squad has found its stride and looks to make a run in the NCAA Tournament, beginning Thursday in Des Moines against Nevada.
“Weird year,” White said this week. “Nice to be in the NCAA Tournament, be dancing, and have the opportunity to accomplish something big.”
It’s been quite a turn of events for the Gators since a Feb. 9 loss at top-ranked Tennessee that left UF one game above .