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Florida basketball alters home broadcast setup to feature Rowdy Reptiles student section, per report
By Andrew Olson
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Florida basketball home games will reportedly look a bit different on TV this season. The O’Connell Center’s second-level press box, which is the location of the full-court broadcast camera and camera well, is moving to the opposite side of the court, according to Graham Hall of Swamp247. As a result, the Rowdy Reptiles in UF’s student section will finally be featured more prominently on game broadcasts.
In a statement to Swamp247, Florida AD Scott Stricklin called it an exciting development for UF games in Exactech Arena at the O’Connell Center:
“The Rowdy Reptiles have been difference-makers in the O’Dome for many years,” UF athletics director Scott Stricklin said in a statement to Swamp247, “so we’re excited to better share that energy and the environment they help create with our fans watching on television.”
Florida’s 2022-23 season gets underway in November. The Gators’ first 2 regular-season home games against Stony Brook and Kennesaw State are set to stream on SEC Network+. The Nov. 14 home against Florida Atlantic is set to be broadcast on the SEC Network.
Florida basketball is entering its first season under Todd Golden.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
