Alligator Alley

Yeah, I think this is the real reason we lose close games. We don't have that one guy who thrives under pressure. Erv was like that. I think KB has the mentality, but his shooting mechanics is so out of whack, that he just isn't a high probability shooter. Wish he would drive it more.

see my comments in one of the other threads bullis started

anthony bennett sure wouldve helped

really a need to get bigger/more athletic at guard spots will make all the difference....MikeRo is a fine fine college guard but isnt a guy who can get buckets going to rim vs a 6 3" type 2 guard (or get a good shot off) + KB is the same....both excellent college guards but not guys that strike fear in the heart of opposing defenses

BD said it best himself...he knows the problem -- now needs to fix it : he has said plenty of times recently that this team has no lotto/first rders on it and guys need to be unselfish and get their teammates open shots cuz no one is capable of doing that on their own....

have gotten away from good ball movement last few weeks no question

recruiting has lacked no question last 2-3 yrs at that critical 2/3 spot....missing AB could have been huge this yr

Beal being a 1 and done didnt help

Prather, slowly coming along is not great...was expected to be more effective im sure by his Jr yr

Larson was a waste of scholly , same for Pitchford leaving.....could have had another 1-2 developed 2/3 guys in those spots

@ in kenny and murphy's year....really needed a more athletic 3 in that recruiting class...kid would be a Sr this yr who in theory we could count on to drive / get buckets at rim

no instant reloading in college bball o/s of sUK.....2-3 yrs of not great recruiting and recruiting misses take time to overcome....in theory by next yr UF will be in a better spot except at the 4/5 spot if PY goes pro early

We are just catching up from missing on Knight and McCallum Jr, imo.

Scotty isn't starting caliber... Just yet.

If I'm a fan trolling and want some material to tear down UF's hoops program, I am copying and pasting this like crazy.

How the hell is The O'Dome a "bad arena?" Holds close to 13k. Student section is awesome. Place gets loud and intimidating. No bad sight lines. Located at the center of campus. It's clean and in good shape.

And UF is not a "football school." That's a myth. If that's all we cared about, our AD would not be busy tying up valuable real estate that could be used for the all-important indoor football practice facility worrying about trivial things like a lacrosse stadium, a dedicated basketball practice facility and a top-notch soccer/outdoor track arena. We're an all-sports school. And I like it that way. The average UF fan may care a bit more about football than any other sport, but that does not make us a "football school."

And what an obvious premise - "we need more NBA talent on our roster." Duh. Who doesn't? Pat Williams of the Orlando Magic upvoted this post.

This team has shown us this season that the talent and ability to win at high levels are there. NBA talent doesn't always equate to mental and emotional toughness. That's what this team lacks. Not an upper-echelon arena, a coach succeeding despite the odds being stacked against him, as your post insinuates....seriously, if UF could not support a basketball program, we wouldn't BE supporting a top-notch basketball program. I give Billy all the credit in the world for what he has done here and he is probably the best coach UF has ever employed, regardless of sport. But to insinuate he is just doing what he's done here with nothing more than a stiff upper lip and a lot of elbow grease is just dumb.

I still love you EB. This post just rubbed me the wrong way.

Bullis are you drunk? You're ranting and raving today. Lol

how so....are you saying in general we do not need more NBA talent on our team year in, year out to consistently reach the next level?

I'm not sold on DFS and Chris Walker being better go to scores than the guys we lose from this years team . Kasey Hill needs to be really good.

The odome is average even in the sec man...sorry but as far as great basketball arenas....the odome isn't one. The renovation is so desperately needed. Bad video screens, cheap looking. I love being there, but its not an elite gym by any means. The renovation looks awesome and will make the odome probably the best arena besides rupp in the sec...but right now is kind of blah. Especially after looking across the street at the swamp which is one of the best stadiums.