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Yahoo
08-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Why Florida basketball was called for technical foul vs Houston in NCAA Championship
Why Florida basketball was called for technical foul vs Houston in NCAA Championship SAN ANTONIO — Early in the second half of the NCAA Championship vs. Houston, Florida basketball lost its cool. The Gators were called for a technical foul with 17:21 left in the second half. Assistant coach Kevin Hovde stormed onto the court after guard Will Richard was called for a blocking foul. Richard had previously called for two offensive fouls in the second half. Advertisement The referees T'ed up Florida's bench as a result as Hovde was grabbed and taken back to the bench by UF's other coaches. Afterwards, guard Alijah Martin gathered the Gators starters together at center court to calm the team down. Martin played in the Final Four two years ago with FAU. The Cougars went 1-2 from the free throw line after the game's first technical foul was called. Houston has frustrated UF all game, getting the Gators out of their rhythm. The Coogs lead early in the second half. Noah Ram covers Gainesville-area high school sports and University of Florida athletics for The Gainesville Sun, and the USA TODAY Network. Contact him by email at Nram@ and follow him @Noah_ram1 on X/Twitter. This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Florida basketball called for technical foul in NCAA Championship vs. Houston
Washington Post
31-03-2025
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- Washington Post
Florida assistant Kevin Hovde relishes Final Four run before leaving to coach Columbia
SAN FRANCISCO — Decked out in a Final Four T-shirt, Kevin Hovde answered a FaceTime call from Columbia athletic director Peter Pilling, who offered congratulations and his patience in giving the Florida assistant another week before reporting to his new gig as the Lions' coach. What a thrilling last hurrah for Hovde alongside longtime friend and Florida coach Todd Golden before he departs to begin leading his own program at age 36.
NBC Sports
24-03-2025
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- NBC Sports
Report: Florida assistant Kevin Hovde is new head men's basketball coach at Columbia
NEW YORK — Columbia hired Florida assistant Kevin Hovde as its head coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. Hovde was on the staff at Columbia for five seasons, two alongside current Florida coach Todd Golden. He joined the program as the director of basketball operations in 2011 and was promoted to assistant coach the following season. In 2015-16, his final season at Columbia, the Lions went 25-10 and won the Tournament. After his time at Columbia, Hovde went to San Francisco, Richmond and then Florida. He's been with the Gators since 2022. Florida is a No. 1 seed in the men's NCAA Tournament and the Gators are in the Sweet 16. The Lions parted ways with former coach Jim Engles. He took over in 2016, a year after Hovde left. This season, Columbia had its best non-conference record ever, starting 8-0 and receiving votes in the poll before finishing 11-2, including a win at Villanova. It was the best start to a season since the 1969-70 team. The Lions struggled to a 1-13 mark in the Ivy League because of injuries. Hovde met his wife Jackie while at Columbia. She graduated from the school in 2009 and was a two-sport letter winner in field hockey and basketball. They have two daughters, Lyla and Penny.
Fox Sports
24-03-2025
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- Fox Sports
AP Source: Florida assistant Kevin Hovde is new head men's basketball coach at Columbia
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia hired Florida assistant Kevin Hovde as its head coach Monday, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. Hovde was on the staff at Columbia for five seasons, two alongside current Florida coach Todd Golden. He joined the program as the director of basketball operations in 2011 and was promoted to assistant coach the following season. In 2015-16, his final season at Columbia, the Lions went 25-10 and won the Tournament. After his time at Columbia, Hovde went to San Francisco, Richmond and then Florida. He's been with the Gators since 2022. Florida is a No. 1 seed in the men's NCAA Tournament and the Gators are in the Sweet 16. The Lions parted ways with former coach Jim Engles earlier this month. He took over in 2016, a year after Hovde left. This season, Columbia had its best non-conference record ever, starting 8-0 and receiving votes in the poll before finishing 11-2, including a win at Villanova. It was the best start to a season since the 1969-70 team. The Lions struggled to a 1-13 mark in the Ivy League because of injuries. Hovde met his wife Jackie while at Columbia. She graduated from the school in 2009 and was a two-sport letter winner in field hockey and basketball. They have two daughters, Lyla and Penny. ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. recommended in this topic
Associated Press
24-03-2025
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- Associated Press
AP Source: Florida assistant Kevin Hovde is new head men's basketball coach at Columbia
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia hired Florida assistant Kevin Hovde as its head coach Monday, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. Hovde was on the staff at Columbia for five seasons, two alongside current Florida coach Todd Golden. He joined the program as the director of basketball operations in 2011 and was promoted to assistant coach the following season. In 2015-16, his final season at Columbia, the Lions went 25-10 and won the Tournament. After his time at Columbia, Hovde went to San Francisco, Richmond and then Florida. He's been with the Gators since 2022. Florida is a No. 1 seed in the men's NCAA Tournament and the Gators are in the Sweet 16. The Lions parted ways with former coach Jim Engles earlier this month. He took over in 2016, a year after Hovde left. This season, Columbia had its best non-conference record ever, starting 8-0 and receiving votes in the poll before finishing 11-2, including a win at Villanova. It was the best start to a season since the 1969-70 team. The Lions struggled to a 1-13 mark in the Ivy League because of injuries. Hovde met his wife Jackie while at Columbia. She graduated from the school in 2009 and was a two-sport letter winner in field hockey and basketball. They have two daughters, Lyla and Penny. ___
