SEC Basketball: In-depth conference preview

By Stuart Gill | Nov 3, 2016

Mar 13, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari shouts during the second half of the championship game against Texas A&M Aggies of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky Wildcats won 82-77. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 22, 2015; Uncasville, CT, USA; Florida Gators head coach Michael White watches during the second half of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Florida Gators

2015-16 record: 21-15 overall, 9-9 in SEC

Head coach: Michael White

Notable departures: Dorian Finney-Smith, Brandone Francis-Ramirez

Notable returnees: KeVaughn Allen, John Egbunu, Kasey Hill, Devin Robinson, Chris Chiozza, Justin Leon, Kevarrius Hayes

Notable newcomers: Three-star C Gorjok Gak, three-star PG Eric Hester, three-star PF Dontay Bassett, Charleston GS G Canyon Barry, redshirt freshman Keith Stone

The Gators are entering a crucial year as they get used to life without their two-time leading scorer and rebounder Dorian Finney-Smith. With his departure Florida will look to KeVaughn Allen and Devin Robinson to continue putting up solid points per game (11.5 and 9.0 respectively) while improving their rebounding.

Florida also has John Egbunu, Kasey Hill, Chris Chiozza and Kevarrius Hayes returning. They also add a solid freshman class and of course, Canyon Barry. Barry , a graduate transfer from Charleston, is a knock down shooter and gives the Gators excellent size on the wing.

Florida could finish second or they could finish fifth. Regardless, the Gators are trending upwards in Michael White’s second season.

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