Tracking UF’s best hoops starts

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Florida’s 18-2 record through its first 20 games ties the best mark all-time for a Florida team. Here are Florida’s best starts through 20 games (four losses or fewer) and how the seasons turned out.

2006-07

Started 18-2. SEC finish: First in the East. NCAA Tournament: National champions.

2005-06.

Started: 18-2. SEC finish: Second in the East. NCAA Tournament: National champions.

2012-13.

Started 18-2. SEC finish: First. NCAA Tournament: Lost in Elite Eight to Michigan.

2002-03.

Started: 18-2. SEC finish: Second in East. NCAA Tournament: Lost in second round to Michigan State.

1993-94.

Started 17-4. SEC Finish: Tied for first in East. NCAA Tournament: Lost in Final Four to Duke.

2007-08.

Started: 17-3. SEC finish: Fourth in East. NCAA Tournament: Did not make field.

2008-09.

Started: 17-3. SEC finish: Third in East. NCAA Tournament: Did not make field.

2011-12.

Started: 16-4. SEC finish: Tied for second. NCAA Tournament: Lost in Elite 8 to Louisville.

2010-11.

Started: 16-4. SEC finish: First in East. NCAA Tournament: Lost in Elite 8 to Butler.

2001-02.

Started: 16-4. SEC finish: Tied for first in East. NCAA Tournament: Lost in first round to Creighton.

1999-2000.

Started: 16-4. SEC finish: First in East. NCAA Tournament: Lost in title game to Michigan State.

1998-99: Started: 16-4. SEC finish: Third in East. NCAA Tournament: Lost in Sweet 16 to Gonzaga.

1986-87.

Started: 16-4. SEC finish: Second. NCAA Tournament: Lost in Sweet 16 to Syracuse.

Source: GatorSports.com - Dooley's Desk