Kyle Lander

Joined: May 21, 2024

Kyle Lander is a contributing writer at Florida Gators on SI. He is also a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in journalism. On top of his writing, Kyle is a photographer for the site as well. Outside of his work with Florida Gators on SI, he likes to hike, travel, watch movies and hang out with family and friends.

Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee is starting to emerge as one of the team's top shooters after a string of strong performances.

Football

Vernell Brown III and Jayden Woods were Florida's two players named Freshman All-SEC.

Florida linebacker Myles Graham headlines the Gators' returning players in 2026.

Recruiting

Florida has plenty of players with eligibility from 2025, but with unanswered questions on who may leave the program, the Gators could go portal hunting.

Florida guard Xaivian Lee had a strong performance in the Gators' loss to UConn.

Basketball

Florida lost another heartbreaker with a close loss to No. 5 UConn in Madison Square Garden.

UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) is averaging 14.6 points per game.

Basketball

Fresh off a loss to Duke, the Florida Gators face another big challenge against No. 5 UConn.

Jon Sumrall is reportedly looking at two current assistants he could retain as he takes over the Florida Gators.

Football

Jon Sumrall is reportedly looking at potentially keeping two assistants on his staff. Here's why these two names make the most sense.

The Gators see a rare decommit during the signing period

Football

The Florida Gators lose a commit to another power conference program toward the end of the early signing period

Recruiting

The Gators have signed a four-star safety commit despite a push from another SEC school.

New UF head football coach Jon Sumrall was hired on Sunday and introduced on Monday.

Recruiting

Jon Sumrall won multiple recruiting battles by keeping some high-profile recruits in the Gators' 2026 class. Now, he has his first addition.

The Gators are getting signing day underway

Recruiting

The Florida Gators are getting the early signing period underway, and they've officially signed a blue-chip commit

Football

The Florida Gators could be in position to nab a rival recruit ahead of the early signing period

Lee came up big, helping the Gators bounce back from the loss against TCU

Basketball

A dominant second half helped the Gators throttle the Friars to pull away and pick a win in the third-place game

Another big test lies ahead for the Florida Gators

Basketball

The Florida Gators will head into one of the toughest environments in the sport, looking to make a statement

Kyle Lander

Joined: May 21, 2024

Florida Gators G Xaivian Lee Finding Footing and Shot

DJ Lagway Intended to Stay with Gators...and Then the Plan Fell Apart

Gators Targeting One of SEC's Best Young WR Coaches

Gators Escape Upset vs. George Washington Behind Strong Games from Haugh, Lee

Football

Vernell Brown III Makes Florida Gators History with Naming to Freshman All-SEC Team

Recruiting

Where Florida's Defensive Roster Stands In Between Signing Day and Portal Opening

Basketball

Stock Report After Gators Basketball's Loss to UConn

Basketball

UConn Players Who Can Give the Gators Fits at Jimmy V Classic

Football

Making the Case for Two Gators Coaches to Stay on Staff Under Sumrall

Football

Gators Lose Tight End Commit to Washington

Recruiting

Four-Star DB Honors Pledge, Signs with Gators

Recruiting

Sumrall Completes First Flip as Gators HC With Four-Star DB From LSU

Four-Star Defensive Lineman Signs With Gators

Gators Predicted to Steal A Commit From LSU '26 Class

Lee's Big Half Pushes Gators to Needed Win Over Providence

Big Test for Gators Frontcourt Ahead When They Face Duke