The program did not have an adequate gymnasium until the Florida Gymnasium in 1950, did not hire a full-time basketball coach until Norm Sloan in 1960, and did not play in a modern arena until the O'Connell Center opened in 1980. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 21, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza (11) shoots a three point…, Nov 21, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza (11) shoots a three point shot in the first half against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports, Jan 31, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza (11) shoots around Arkansas Razorbacks…, Jan 31, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza (11) shoots around Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jacorey Williams (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Kyle Trask shines as Gators win shootout over Ole Miss in 2020 opener, Evan McPherson makes a perfect 55-yard field goal for career-best, WATCH: Trask tosses fifth touchdown of the day on 71-yard dart, Florida vs Ole Miss Halftime Update: Gators take 28-14 lead into locker room at half, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Billy Donovan was still at the helm when Chris Chiozza chose UF, though the diminutive guard only played one season under the storied head coach. } Florida's won everything it can win in the regular season. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports, NCAA Basketball: Texas Southern at Florida, Dec 12, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Donovan talks with Florida Gators…, Dec 12, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Donovan talks with Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza (11) against the Texas Southern Tigers during the first half at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports, NCAA Basketball: Florida at South Carolina, Jan 7, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza (11) shoots over South Carolina…, Jan 7, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza (11) shoots over South Carolina Gamecocks forward Mindaugas Kacinas (25) and guard Duane Notice (10) in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports, NCAA Basketball: Battle 4 Atlantis-UAB vs Florida, Nov 27, 2014; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza (11) dribbles during the game…, Nov 27, 2014; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza (11) dribbles during the game against the UAB Blazers at the Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. If Florida can prevent either player from getting rolling offensively, it could be a long day for the Tigers.