The Florida Gators are making serious noise in college basketball, and after an impressive SEC Tournament run, they look like a team poised for a deep March Madness run.
History Repeats Itself
With their latest SEC Championship win over Tennessee, the Gators secured their first conference tournament title since 2014. Now, history suggests that this team could be Final Four-bound once again.
FLORIDA IS KING OF THE SEC 🏆🐊@GatorsMBK wins its first SEC tournament title since 2014! pic.twitter.com/66pfDvpR43
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) March 16, 2025
Florida fans should be excited about a trend: the Gators have made the Final Four the last three times they have won the SEC Tournament.
- 2007: Florida, led by future NBA stars Joakim Noah, Al Horford, and Corey Brewer, dominated college basketball en route to their second consecutive national championship. The Gators won the SEC Tournament and continued their dominance through the NCAA Tournament, cutting down the nets in April.
- 2014: Florida, coached by Billy Donovan, went undefeated in SEC play, won the SEC Tournament, and entered the NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed. They made it to the Final Four before falling to eventual champion UConn.
- 2025?: After running through Missouri, Alabama, and Tennessee to win the SEC Tournament, this year’s Florida squad has earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. If history is any indication, they could be on their way to the Final Four in San Antonio.
The SEC’s Best Team Is Ready for March Madness
With a 30-4 record and an SEC Tournament championship under their belt, the Gators have proven they can beat anyone. Auburn may have been close, but no team has looked as complete as Florida heading into March.
The Gators are a balanced squad with a deep rotation, elite defense, and a high-powered offense. Their ability to dominate opponents was on full display in the SEC Tournament, where they outplayed every team they faced.
Florida Earns No. 1 Seed – A Sign of Things To Come?
After their SEC Tournament win, Florida was awarded a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. This marks just the third time in school history that they’ve earned a top seed (2007, 2014, and now 2025). The previous two times, they made deep tournament runs. Can they do it again?
Florida has been a powerhouse this season, climbing up the AP rankings all year and peaking at No. 2. With momentum on their side, this team has all the tools necessary to compete with top programs like Duke and its star freshman Cooper Flagg.
The SEC’s March Madness Outlook
The SEC has been dominant all season, and while conference officials have pushed for as many as 14 teams in the NCAA Tournament, the real contenders are clear. Florida is leading the charge, but Auburn, Tennessee, and Alabama all have the potential to make deep runs.
However, when it comes to teams with a legitimate shot at winning the national title, Florida stands at the top of the list. Their performance in the SEC Tournament solidified them as the conference’s best team, and now, they have their sights set on the Final Four and beyond.
Are the Gators Final Four Bound?
All signs point to yes. The last three times Florida won the SEC Tournament, they made the Final Four. They’re playing their best basketball at the right time, and as Coach Golden said, when they’re at their peak, they’re the best team in the country.
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With a No. 1 seed, a championship pedigree, and a team firing on all cylinders, the Florida Gators are more than just a tournament threat; they’re a national title contender.
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