GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida men’s basketball team will host Iona in the first round of National Invitation Tournament action, it was announced on Sunday. The Gators enter the NIT as a No. 3 seed after posting a 19-13 regular season record, 9-9 in the Southeastern Conference.
The No. 6-seeded Iona Gaels bring a 25-7 overall record to Gainesville, winning the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference regular season title with a 17-3 conference mark.
This marks the Gators’ 11th all-time appearance in the NIT and first since 2016.
Associate head coach Al Pinkins will serve as interim head coach for Florida.
Game time, ticket information and broadcast details will be announced when available.
