Kyle Lofton - College Basketball News & Rumors

Former Gators PG Kyle Lofton Inks Professional Deal in Finland Former Florida Gators point guard Kyle Lofton inks deal with Kouvot in the Korisliiga Finnish Basketball League.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Solid performance in win Lofton posted 16 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Saturday's 79-67 victory over LSU.

Impact The guard had one of his best performances this season reaching 16 points while making two three-point shots on five attempts. Expect the senior to be one of the primary scorers as the Gators try to make some noise in the SEC Conference Tournament that begins Wednesday.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florida hosts LSU following Williams' 24-point performance

LSU visits the Florida Gators after K

MARCH 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Kentucky wins third straight, 82-74 over Florida

Oscar Tshiebwe scored 25 points, Jacob Toppin had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Kentucky beat Florida 82-74 for its third straight victory

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Everything Florida point guard Kyle Lofton said ahead of battle with Alabama Ahead of traveling to Tuscaloosa, Florida PG Kyle Lofton discussed his team, Alabama and his early-season injuries.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Florida upends No. 2 Tennessee 67-54 behind Colin Castleton

Colin Castleton had 20 points and nine rebounds, Kyle Lofton added 14 points and Florida used a 13-0 run late in the second half to upend No. 2 Tennessee 67-54 on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Struggles in loss Lofton finished with five points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 64-50 loss to Kansas State.

Impact The senior dealt with offensive struggles in Saturday's loss to Kansas State, shooting 14.3 percent from the field and missing both of his three-point attempts. The guard did go perfect from the free-throw line however and managed to grab five rebounds as well. Lofton is averaging 8.5 points and 2.9 rebounds this season.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Golden: Jones and Lofton like 'Batman and Robin in the backcourt' Lofton and Jones have combined for 22 assists without turning the ball over in their last two games

JANUARY 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Florida leaves Gamecocks behind in 2nd half of 81-60 win

Colin Castleton scored 18 points and Florida pulled away in the second half to beat South Carolina 81-60

JANUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Castleton, Richard help Florida top Mississippi State 61-59

Colin Castleton had 13 points, Will Richard scored 12 and Florida held off Mississippi State 61-59

JANUARY 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Reeves, Lofton lead Florida's 82-48 rout of Ohio

Kowacie Reeves scored a season-high 20 points off the bench, Kyle Lofton added 15 points, and Florida routed Ohio 82-48 at Amalie Arena, home of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Records seven assists Lofton closed Wednesday's 82-48 win over Ohio with 15 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and seven assists in 25 minutes.

Impact Lofton logged his best assist tally across eight games he started in between Nov. 7 and Dec. 14. He averaged 4.1 assists during the eight-start span. Despite the rate being smaller compared to what is expected of him, Lofton will have many showcase opportunities.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting five Lofton is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Ohio, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact Lofton will resume his spot in the starting lineup after coming off the bench last Wednesday following a two-game absence due to a back injury. Lofton started in Florida's first seven games of the season.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gators PG Kyle Lofton Active vs. No. 5 UConn Point guard Kyle Lofton will return to the floor after a two-game absence for Florida’s bout with No. 5 UConn.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gators PG Kyle Lofton Active vs. No. 5 UConn Point guard Kyle Lofton will return to the floor after a two-game absence for Florida’s bout with No. 5 UConn.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lofton status unclear ahead of No. 5 UConn Lofton has missed the Gators' last two games

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Struggles in return Lofton (back) ended with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 75-54 loss to UConn.

Impact Lofton was unable to get anything to fall in his return from a two game absence. The senior guard has logged a lot of minutes for the Gators this season in his first season with the team, averaging 30.9 minutes per game. Lofton's 21 minutes Wednesday were his lowest of the season, playing a limited role.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Wednesday Lofton (back) is warming up ahead of Wednesday's matchup with UConn, Jacob Rudner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Lofton, who has missed the last two games due to back spasms is warming up ahead of Wednesday's showdown with UConn. The 6-foot-3 senior has started in seven games for the Gators this season, averaging 9.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists on 30.9 minutes per game. If Lofton is ultimately unable to suit up his next opportunity will be Dec. 14, against Ohio.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Wednesday Lofton (back) is a game-time decision Wednesday, according to Kevin Brockway of The Anderson Herald Bulletin.

Impact Florida's head coach Todd Golden said Lofton is expected to practice Tuesday. He will try returning when the Gators host Connecticut on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Stetson Lofton (back) did not play during the Gators' 89-51 win Sunday versus Stetson.

Impact Unfortunately for Lofton, he has sat out multiple games because of his injured back. He will try to return when the Gators host Connecticut on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful vs. Stetson Lofton (back) is doubtful Sunday versus Stetson, according to Jacob Rudner of 247Sports.

Impact Kowacie Reeves is expected to be a part of the Gators' starting lineup again Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Currently day-to-day Lofton (back) is day-to-day, 247sports.com reports.

Impact Fantasy managers should consider Lofton questionable before the Gators host Stetson on Sunday. If he sits out that matchup, they should still consider him that status before their other games across December.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gators HC Todd Golden Updates Status of Starters Kyle Lofton, Will Richard Gators head coach Todd Golden is hopeful for Kyle Lofton (back spasms) and Will Richard’s (knee) availability on Sunday, listing each as day...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kyle Lofton out against Florida A&M Lofton has started all seven of Florida's games to this point in the season

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Florida hosts LSU following Williams' 24-point performance

Kentucky wins third straight, 82-74 over Florida

Florida upends No. 2 Tennessee 67-54 behind Colin Castleton

Florida leaves Gamecocks behind in 2nd half of 81-60 win

Castleton, Richard help Florida top Mississippi State 61-59

Reeves, Lofton lead Florida's 82-48 rout of Ohio