Monday, February 20, 2012

Gators up to No. 12 in poll

Coming off back-to-back road wins at Alabama and Arkansas, the Gators are back home to face Auburn on Tuesday night at the O'Connell Center.

Freshman guard Bradley Beal was named SEC freshman of the week for the sixth time this season. Beal averaged 17.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals in the two road wins.

Also, Florida coach Billy Donovan said junior guard Mike Rosario is probable to return against Auburn after missing three games with a hip injury. Rosario practiced Sunday.

“If he gets through practice (Monday), he will be able to play,” Donovan said.
 
Florida also is No. 11 in this week's ESPN/USA Today men's basketball poll.