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Florida Hoops Solidify Final Unknown in 2023-24 Out-Of-Conference Schedule

The final wrinkle in the Gators 2023-24 out-of-conference schedule was ironed out on Tuesday.
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Florida Hoops Solidify Final Unknown in 2023-24 Out-Of-Conference Schedule
Florida Hoops Solidify Final Unknown in 2023-24 Out-Of-Conference Schedule

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The final wrinkle of the Gators 2023-24 out-of-conference schedule was ironed out on Tuesday as Florida announced the Pittsburgh Panthers as its semifinal opponent for the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament on Nov. 22.

The game is set for 9:30 p.m. EST on ESPN2 or ESPNU.

Baylor and Oregon State will square off in the other semifinal matchup, setting up championship and third place games in the Barclays Center (Brooklyn, N.Y.) for Nov. 24.

Florida enters the bout 3-4 against Pitt all-time. However, in the last contest between the two programs during the 2014 NCAA Tournament, the Gators took down the Panthers, 61-45 in Orlando.

Now, UF gets a chance to even the all-time series.

The Gators are sporting a drastically different lineup from a season ago, holding onto just four players from the roster Todd Golden compiled for his inaugural run as head coach in Gainesville.

Guard Riley Kugel and wing Will Richard lead the unit into battle in 2023-24 as a result, serving as dynamic two-way assets to support UF while the fresh faces mesh.

Acquiring six transfers and two high school prospects, Florida’s retooled every position with hopes of turning the ship around in year two under current leadership.

Guards Zyon Pullin and Walter Clayton Jr. highlight new additions to the backcourt while EJ Jarvis, Micah Handlogtenand Tyrese Samuel makeup the reconstructed frontcourt.

The Gators schedule will put the refurbished squad through several early-seasons tests in the non-conference portion of the schedule, including Pitt, a round-of-32 tournament team in 2022-23. Accordingly, Golden and Co. will quickly learn the aptitude of the unit as it pertains to their goal of reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2020-21 season.

You can find Florida’s solidified out-of-conference schedule here.

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Brandon Carroll
BRANDON CARROLL

Brandon Carroll is a recent graduate of the University of Florida. He serves as the lead reporter for the Florida Gators FanNation-Sports Illustrated website, covering football, basketball and recruiting. When he isn't hard at work, he enjoys listening to music, playing flag football and basketball, spending time with his friends and family, and watching an array of television shows. Follow him on Twitter @itsbcarroll.

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