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Florida and Illinois Eye Final Four Berths on Selection Sunday

2/19/2026

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Florida, Illinois Contend

As Selection Sunday approaches on March 15, Florida and Illinois are strong contenders for the Final Four.
Florida, at 20-6, features a frontcourt led by Rueben Chinyelu.
Illinois, at 22-5, has five players averaging over 10 points per game.
Both teams are viewed as bets, with Florida at +270 and Illinois at +275 to reach the Final Four.
Duke's Cameron Boozer is favored to win the Wooden Award this season.

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Gators Triumph Over Stetson

University of Florida Gators baseball team defeated Stetson 12-2, with Kyle Jones delivering a grand slam against his former team and 4 RBIs as he returned from a shoulder injury.
The Gators trailed 2-1 before scoring three runs in the second inning.
Freshman Jacob Kendall hit his first collegiate home run.
Caden McDonald earned the win in relief, and the teams will meet again on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

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Florida, Illinois Contend

As Selection Sunday approaches on March 15, Florida and Illinois are strong contenders for the Final Four.
Florida, at 20-6, features a frontcourt led by Rueben Chinyelu.
Illinois, at 22-5, has five players averaging over 10 points per game.
Both teams are viewed as bets, with Florida at +270 and Illinois at +275 to reach the Final Four.
Duke's Cameron Boozer is favored to win the Wooden Award this season.

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