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Florida is No. 1 for a reason. The Gators cracked college basketball’s new code

Jake O'Donnell
Jake O'Donnell
Jake O'Donnell
Sports Reporter · Bloomington, IL

Jake, a former collegiate athlete, graduated from Illinois State University and has spent the last 5 years covering sports for various local publications. His insider's perspective on the local sports scene helps him craft compelling stories that connect with fans and players alike.

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Sports Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM · 1 min read
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Florida is No. 1 for a reason. The Gators cracked college basketball’s new code — Bloomington Sports news

Florida enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 1 in the Coaches Poll for the first time since that fateful 2006-07 campaign led by Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Corey Brewer.

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