Top-ranked Florida returns to Tampa, the site of their stunning NCAA Tournament exit last March, where the Gators fell 73-72 to Iowa in a game that ended their bid for back-to-back national championships.
Head coach Todd Golden was seen reacting to a crucial play during that defeat, a moment that has lingered as the team prepares for its next challenge in the same arena.
The loss wiped out Florida's chance at a second consecutive title, leaving the program with a deep sense of unfinished business as they step back onto the court in Tampa.
