1997–98 Florida Gators men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1997–98 Basketball Florida Gators Florida Gators script logo.svg 175 Southeastern Conference East SEC 14-15 6-10 Billy Donovan O'Connell Center NIT 1st round The 1997–98 Florida Gators men's basketball team represented the University of Florida in the sport of basketball during the 1997-98 college basketball season. The Gators competed in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by head coach Billy Donovan, and played their home games in the O'Connell Center on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus. On December 27, 1997, Florida lost to UAB 80-73 in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic in Miami, Florida.1998 1997-98 Men's Basketball Schedule https://uabsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/1997-98 2026-02-17 UAB Athletics en The team finished the season with a 14-15 record. The Gators lost in the 2nd round of the SEC tournament to South Carolina 71-60. In the 1998 NIT, they lost in the 1st round to Georgetown 71-69.1998 1997-98 Florida Gators Men's Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/florida/men/1998-schedule.html 2026-02-17 College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com en References Category:Florida Gators men's basketball seasons Florida Florida Florida Gators men's basketball team Florida Gators men's basketball team