CONTENDERS: Florida Gators and Todd Golden COULD go Back-to-Back!

Florida Gators surge into national championship contention, boasting the SEC’s top offense and defense. With massive frontcourt powerhouses like Micah Handlogten, Alex Condon, Rueben Chinyelu, and Thomas Haugh dominating inside, Florida racks up points in the paint and leads the conference in offensive rebounding. Despite struggling from three-point range, the Gators’ relentless interior scoring and second-chance opportunities keep them among the elite, while elevated rankings and strong FanDuel odds raise championship expectations. Brandon Olsen spotlights Xaivian Lee and Handloten’s Senior Night heroics and breaks down how Todd Golden’s strategy prioritizes efficient shots and stifling defense. Florida forces opponents into inefficient mid-range jumpers, blocks perimeter shots with athletic size, and rarely gives up easy buckets. Can the Gators sustain their back-to-back campaign and transform low three-point shooting into a deep tournament run? Find out why their analytic approach makes them a nightmare for rivals and a favorite for March Madness glory. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) CONTENDERS: Florida Gators and Todd Golden COULD go Back-to-Back!