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The Clutchest Shots in Gator Basketball History

By Will Thomas

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - FEBRUARY 22: Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Florida Gators takes a three point shot while guarded by EJ Montgomery #23 of the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on February 22, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - FEBRUARY 22: Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Florida Gators takes a three point shot while guarded by EJ Montgomery #23 of the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on February 22, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images) /
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Let me preface this article by saying one thing: I’m sure I missed some shots. Please don’t be mad. I tried.

Anyways, while Florida basketball doesn’t have the richest history, they have had plenty of success on the hardwood, including some legendary shots. Let’s go back in time and take a look at some of the clutchest shots in UF history.

Andrew Nembhard vs LSU

This shot by Andrew Nembhard may have singlehandedly gotten this Gator team into the big dance. After being down to #1 seed LSU all day,  UF started to mount a comeback, and it was capped off by this shot with 1 second left.

Tre Mann vs Va Tech

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After a thrilling game where the Hokies hit a game-tying 3 with 1 second left in regulation, Tre Mann decided it was his time to take over in the extra period. He finished the game with 14 points, but none were bigger than these 3 to send the Gators to the second round.

Chandler Parsons vs NC State

This here is probably the most improbable of all these clutch shots, for obvious reasons. Thanks to a missed free throw, the Gators had a chance to win with a three, and Chandler Parsons was ready to go home after a long overtime game. This 3/4 court hoist silenced the Wolfpack crowd, and gave UF an electric win.

Chris Chiozza vs Wisconsin

I don’t know of many Gator fans who were confident in UF’s chances to win this game before Chiozza hit this runner to end it. Wisconsin had the momentum, they had forced OT, and had Florida on the ropes. Chris Chiozza wasn’t ready to go home yet. He flew down the court in 3.5 seconds and threw up a floating three. This shot propelled the Gators into the Elite Eight, in what was the most successful season of the Mike White era.

Again, I’m sure I missed a few shots, especially from the Donovan era. I tried. I’m sorry.

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