When Billy Donovan was roaming the sidelines in Gainesville, the Florida-Kentucky series became the top rivalry in the SEC. The Gators and Wildcats met twice per season and each meeting was a must watch and typically was a top 25 matchup. The series took a step back under Mike White, but the Gators were able to give UK some problems. New Florida head coach Todd Golden is looking to make this a top-notch rivalry again.
The former San Francisco head coach has some long-term watch to do to build Florida basketball. But in the short term, the Gators must find some answers on the defensive end for Oscar Tshiebwe.