Friday, March 22, 2024

Mystery of UF’s Riley Kugel persists entering NCAA Tournament

Jalen Blackmon spearheads longshot Stetson into matchup vs. Goliath — No. 1 overall seed UConn • Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic weathered storm vs. Pelicans to flip script at home
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Sentinel Sports Final

Friday, March 22, 2024

Exactly a year ago, Orlando was hosting first- and second-round games for the NCAA Tournament. It should happen more often. ... The Gators could advance to the regional semis (aka Sweet 16) or go out in the first round. A lot of how high they can fly rides on Riley Kugel of Orlando Dr. Phillips. ... I've got UConn repeating as champion. There's no offense in college that 's as potent as Danny Hurley's. All five players on the court are live and the Huskies can look like the college version of Golden State during its NBA title runs. ... That means if Stetson can lose by less than 20 it's essentially a "win." ... With 12 games left, the Magic are in play for a No. 3 seed after that blowout of the Pelicans.

Mystery of UF's Riley Kugel persists entering NCAA Tournament

Starting center Micah Handlogten's season-ending leg injury during the SEC Tournament will leave No. 7 seed UF shorthanded Friday vs. No. 10 Colorado during the NCAA's opening round in Indianapolis. Riley Kugel, a standout sophomore from Orlando Dr. Phillips, could be the wild card for Todd Golden.

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Jalen Blackmon spearheads longshot Stetson into matchup vs. Goliath — No. 1 overall seed UConn

The Hatters' leading scorer will need help if they're going to upset the defending national champion on Friday in the NCAA Tournament.

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Beede's Breakdown: How Magic weathered storm vs. Pelicans to flip script at home

Paolo Banchero recorded his second career triple-double as the Magic used a 24-8 run in the second quarter to gain control vs. New Orleans on Thursday.

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High school scores and top performers for Thursday, March 21

Local baseball winners included Oviedo, Foundation Academy, West Orange and Lake Minneola, while Montverde Academy and Tohopekaliga won in softball.

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NCAA Tournament: Oakland shocks Kentucky behind Jack Gohlke's 10 3-pointers

The graduate transfer scores 32 points as 14th-seeded Oakland delivers the first true shock of the tournament, an 80-76 win over a No. 3 seed that drops the Wildcats to 1-4 in their last five NCAA Tournament games.

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From Boy Wonder to Boy Blunder, Austin Armstrong haunted by Gators' defensive collapse

The late addition of veteran coach Ron Roberts, to join new secondary coach Will Harris and defensive line coach Gerald Chatman, reunites Austin Armstrong with one of his mentors.

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Pride show early improvements with Angel City on tap for home opener

Carrie Lawrence is expected to play for the first time in a year for Orlando, which came from behind to tie Racing Louisville last week.

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GATORS PODCAST: Back at Big Dance, Pro Day's indictment of Dan Mullen, gymnastics seeks 3-peat (Ep. 219)

During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark look to stick the landing, including on gymnastics, while discussing another busy week.

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Brayden Point scores twice, Nikita Kucherov adds 4 assists in Lightning's rout of Sharks

The Sharks lost their sixth straight and have just one win in their last 16 games, returning home after a winless five-game road trip. Tampa Bay improved to 9-1-1 in the last 10 meetings with San Jose.

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'Fairly young but very talented' Hurricanes linebackers getting chance to shine in spring practice

Three of the Hurricanes' top linebackers from 2023 are not in UM's spring camp, giving the young linebackers a chance to impress their coaches.

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Dolphins Deep Dive: Best offseason move? Will Anthony Weaver unleash Jalen Ramsey? | VIDEO

Sun Sentinel Miami Dolphins columnist Chris Perkins and reporter David Furones discuss the best offseason move, free agent or coach.

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CU Buffs vs. Florida: Three keys heading into NCAA Tournament matchup

The fast-and-furious Florida Gators of the SEC are the only thing standing between the CU Buffs men's basketball team and NCAA Tournament history.

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UCF football announces date, time for spring game

The game will once again feature the Knights vs. Nauts. It will feature a player skills challenge and plenty of fan participation opportunities, including postgame field access.

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Miami women's basketball coach Katie Meier announces retirement after 19 seasons

Meier, the 2011 Associated Press national coach of the year who had four years remaining on her contract with the Hurricanes, will remain with the university as a special adviser and ambassador for…

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