About this episode

Neil W. Blackmon and Eric Fawcett discuss Florida's basketball roster and SEC matchups for the 2026-27 season.

Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) break down all things Florida and SEC basketball. On this episode, a discussion of Florida's likely rotations, potential minutes distribution, and Todd Golden's options with the 2026-27 roster set. Plus, thoughts on the Denzel Aberdeen waiver situation, the 5 for 5 rule change, and what Florida would do if Aberdeen cannot play. Finally, the SEC matchups are out. Florida's draw is a tough one. Is that a good thing? Plus, why the SEC gets the unbalanced schedule as close to "right" as possible.

People in this episode

Guests: Neil W. Blackmon, Eric Fawcett

Topics covered

• Florida basketball
• SEC basketball
• 2026-27 roster
• minutes distribution
• Aberdeen waiver
• SEC matchups
• unbalanced schedule

Keywords

• Florida Gators
• basketball roster
• Todd Golden
• Denzel Aberdeen
• SEC
• minutes distribution
• waiver situation
• 5 for 5 rule
• matchups

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saturday Down South, Gator Country, Basket Under Review

Places: Florida, SEC

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