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Florida Gators Surge to No. 7 After 47-Point Win

1/30/2026

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The Florida Gators rose to No. 7 in the ESPN Basketball Power Index after a 47-point victory over South Carolina.
Offensive BPI is 9.9 and defensive BPI is 10.6.
ESPN projects the Gators to finish the season 22.3-8.7 overall and 13.3-4.7 in conference.
Their odds of winning the SEC have risen to 64.3%, up from 56.7% earlier this week.
Florida's remaining strength of schedule is ranked 23rd nationally.

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Story summary

The Florida Gators rose to No. 7 in the ESPN Basketball Power Index after a 47-point victory over South Carolina.
Offensive BPI is 9.9 and defensive BPI is 10.6.
ESPN projects the Gators to finish the season 22.3-8.7 overall and 13.3-4.7 in conference.
Their odds of winning the SEC have risen to 64.3%, up from 56.7% earlier this week.
Florida's remaining strength of schedule is ranked 23rd nationally.