Florida Basketball Breaks Into NET Top 10 After Beating Texas A&M

The Gators' win over the Aggies helped them climb the rankings, setting up key upcoming matchups.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 4:47pm

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Florida basketball (17-6, 8-2) moved into the top 10 on the NET rankings following a 19-point win over the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday night, the Gators' third-straight blowout win against an SEC team. Florida's resume features the third-most Quadrant 1 and Quadrant 2 games in college basketball (17), with an impressive 11-6 record against quality opponents.

Why it matters

Breaking into the NET top 10 is a significant milestone for the Gators, as the NET rankings are directly correlated to NCAA Tournament seeding. Florida now has a chance to make a case for a high seed with four more Quadrant 1 opportunities coming up, including games against Georgia and Kentucky.

The details

Florida's move up the NET rankings was fueled by its strong performance against quality opponents. The Gators are 11-6 in Quadrant 1 and Quadrant 2 games, with three losses coming against programs in the top seven. While Florida has six losses overall, its resume stands out with the third-most Q1/Q2 games played in college basketball.

  • Florida moved into the NET top 10 following its win over Texas A&M on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • The Gators have four more Quadrant 1 opportunities coming up, including games against No. 35 Georgia on Wednesday and No. 28 Kentucky.

The players

Florida Basketball

The men's basketball team at the University of Florida, a Division I program that competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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