The Florida Gators opened the 2023 college basketball season with a 20-point victory over the Loyola Greyhounds.
It’s a more than an ideal start for second-year head coach Todd Golden and his young ensemble of talent, but it looked like the team had built some serious chemistry despite only playing in one full game together.
The Gators toppled the Greyhounds, 93-73, through a spectacular night from sophomore guard Riley Kugel, who’s taking over the leadership role after the departure of Colin Castleton.
There were a few plays and turnovers the Gators would certainly like back, but the offense is meshing nicely and the rebound improvement that was harped on in the offseason seems like it’s coming to fruition.
The Gators showed off a stellar preview of things to come in 2023 and here’s are the five main takeaways from the season opener.