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March 10, 2026

Timberwolves vs Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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The Minnesota Timberwolves laid an absolute egg on Saturday, a loss that should refocus them to such an extent that it should worry the Los Angeles Lakers tonight.

My Timberwolves vs. Lakers predictions and these NBA picks recognize Minnesota’s greatest edge in this matchup on Tuesday, March 10.

Timberwolves vs Lakers prediction

Timberwolves vs Lakers best bet: Under 234.0 (-110)

When the Minnesota Timberwolves dispatched the Los Angeles Lakers with ease in last year’s first round, it was largely a credit to how easily their defense mitigated the Lakers’ post game. Removing rim runners from Luka Doncic’s peripheral vision reduces Doncic’s overall effectiveness.

Thus, LA fell short of 105 points in four of the five games.

As Minnesota’s offense currently undergoes fits and starts, the best bet tonight should be doubting both it and Doncic’s ability to find teammates. A few botched drives because Jaxon Hayes and DeAndre Ayton cannot capitalize should be enough to doom this total.

Timberwolves vs Lakers same-game parlay

While these two met in the second game of the season, and Doncic tallied eight assists, that has been his only chance against the Timberwolves since last postseason. In those five games, Doncic averaged 5.8 assists. Minnesota knows how to slow his tosses to big men like DeAndre Ayton.

Timberwolves vs Lakers SGP

Under 234
Luka Doncic Under 7.5 assists
DeAndre Ayton Under 8.5 points

Our "from downtown" SGP: Gobert's control

Rudy Gobert’s defense needs to become a Minnesota emphasis, and oftentimes, the Timberwolves reward his defense with added offense, part of how Gobert cleared this prop in each of his last two games.

Timberwolves vs Lakers SGP

Under 234
Luka Doncic Under 7.5 assists
DeAndre Ayton Under 8.5 points
Rudy Gobert Over 10.5 points

Timberwolves vs Lakers odds

Spread: Timberwolves -3 | Lakers +3
Moneyline: Timberwolves -150 | Lakers +125
Over/Under: Over 234 | Under 234

Timberwolves vs Lakers betting trend to know

Minnesota’s last five games have all gone Under their totals and by an average of 22.3 points. Find more NBA betting trends for Timberwolves vs. Lakers.

How to watch Timberwolves vs Lakers

Location	Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Date	Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tip-off	11:00 p.m. ET
TV	NBC

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March 10, 2026

Spring Game Thread: Braves @ Blue Jays

Feb 28, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; a general view of the stadium during a spring training game between the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

After an off-day, the Jays are back at it, hosting the Braves.

I’m putting this together Monday night, so I don’t have the lineups.

But the Jays have Dylan Cease making his second spring start. I’d guess they would want 3-4 innings out of him.

The Braves are starting JR Ritchie, who pitched in the Braves minor league system last year, when he could get away from Southfork (sure Tom, use a reference that no one under 60 will get), starting in A ball and finishing in Triple-A, with a 2.64 ERA in 26 starts, 140 innings with 140 strikeouts.

March 10, 2026

Astros Injury Updates: Hader, Pena

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Jeremy Peña #3 and Josh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros pose for a photo after media availability during MLB All-Star Week at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Things may be progressing well for Astros closer Josh Hader, according to this update from Brian McTaggart:

Josh Hader (biceps) returned to the mound just now, throwing about 15 pitches in the bullpen.

"Speed is there, fastball is there, action is there, synched up. All positives," he said.

When asked about Opening Day, he said: "We'll see." pic.twitter.com/PTYZlXy3Xb
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 10, 2026

While it should still be considered unlikely Hader would be ready Opening Day, this update does indicate that if Hader has to start the season on IL, he could potentially only miss the minimum required time.

Having Hader at the back of the pen with Bryan Abreu gives the Astros one of the best 1-2 punches to close out a game in baseball.

Meanwhile, SS Jeremy Pena is still getting some work in, despite his fractured finger, as shown here in another McTaggart update.

Jeremy Peña is still able to get his infield work in despite his fractured right ring finger pic.twitter.com/WYCupElmhF
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 10, 2026

Pena is seen getting in grounders while not using his bare hand at all, flipping the ball with his glove to the coach during the drill.

Pena should be back as soon as his finger is healed, and the Astros have previously shown they will push a top player right back to the lineup in the past. If Pena misses Opening Day, he may not miss much more. At this point it seems like Pena could avoid the IL to start the season. Carlos Correa is scheduled to play SS until Pena returns, with Isaac Paredes playing 3B.

March 10, 2026

Best NBA Player Props Today for March 10: Edwards Stays Sharp from Distance

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It’s a jam-packed night of NBA action with 11 games gracing the slate. That means plenty of star power on the court, and I’ve pinpointed some standout player props to watch.

My top picks tonight include Victor Wembanyama hosting another block party against the Celtics and Anthony Edwards lighting it up in Los Angeles.

Find out more in my NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10.

Best NBA player props today

Player	Pick
Ty Jerome	Over 16.5 points	-115
Victor Wembanyama	Over 3.5 blocks	+130
Anthony Edwards	Over 3.5 threes	+100

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Prop #1: Ty Jerome Over 16.5 points

-115 at bet365

Backing Ty Jerome continues to be one of my favorite plays.

The Memphis Grizzlies are thin on scorers, so Jerome’s ability to put points on the board is a huge asset.

In the 10 games since returning to the Memphis lineup, he’s averaging 19.4 points while shooting 40.3% from beyond the arc.

Jerome's total for tonight’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers is 16.5. Philly ranks 17th in defensive rating and 23rd in points allowed per game to opposing guards, and Jerome has eclipsed this number in eight of his last 10 games.

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast-Memphis, NBCSP

Prop #2: Victor Wembanyama Over 3.5 blocks

+130 at bet365

We all know Victor Wembanyama is on another level, and his block numbers have been out of this world lately. I’m betting he keeps the block party going when the San Antonio Spurs host the Boston Celtics.

Wemby is averaging an absurd 4.5 blocks per game over his last 10 outings, rejecting at least four shots in nine of those games. His blocks prop is set at 3.5 for tonight’s matchup against the C's, with the Over offering solid odds.

The Celtics rank sixth in the NBA for getting blocked per game, making this a bet too good to pass up.

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Where to watch: Peacock

Prop #3: Anthony Edwards Over 3.5 threes

+100 at bet365

Anthony Edwards is on fire from beyond the arc.

Over his last 10 games, the Minnesota Timberwolves forward is shooting an impressive 44.8% on 9.6 attempts per game, and he looks set to keep that rolling tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Edwards has nailed 4+ threes in seven of his last 10 games, and L.A.’s perimeter defense is average at best, allowing the fourth-worst opponent effective field goal percentage in the Association.

Time: 11:00 p.m. ET
Where to watch: Peacock

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March 10, 2026

Reds’ ace Hunter Greene could miss up to 4 months following right elbow surgery

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds’ ace Hunter Greene is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday on his right elbow and could miss up to the first four months of the season.

The Reds said Greene was diagnosed with bone chips and loose bodies in his elbow. Greene needed an MRI last week after he left spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.

Greene went 7-4 with a 2.76 ERA last year, helping Cincinnati earn an NL wild card for its first playoff appearance since 2020.

Greene, whose 99.5 mph average four-seam fastball velocity led the major leagues among those throwing at least 1,250 pitches, was limited to a career-low 19 starts and 107 2/3 innings. Still, his 296 pitches of 100 mph or higher were second in the major leagues behind Mason Miller’s 422.

Greene was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 9 with a right groin strain. He returned on May 23 and made three starts before going back on the IL with the same injury. This time, he was sidelined until Aug. 13.

The 26-year-old Greene is entering his fifth big league season. He made the NL All-Star team for the first time in 2024 while going 9-5 with a 2.75 ERA in 26 starts. He also had 169 strikeouts in 150 1/3 innings despite spending time on the IL that year with elbow soreness.

March 10, 2026

Lu Dort picks up another flagrant foul on Nikola Jokic, apologizes postgame

Lu Dort was ejected for a cheap shot on Nikola Jokic in the previous meeting between the Nuggets and Thunder 10 days earlier, which meant Monday night there were a lot of eyes on the duo.

They saw Dort pick up another flagrant foul for a shot to the face of Jokic.

For the 2nd time in 10 days, Lu Dort commits a flagrant foul on the former MVP. pic.twitter.com/3wRRm0I1gd
— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) March 10, 2026

After the game, Dort said he apologized to Jokic, with the quote via Tim MacMahon of ESPN.

"Just lost in the competition... But shook his hand, [said] 'great game' and I apologized that that happened...

"I didn't mean to hit him in the face. But when I go over screens and stuff like that, my arms are just everywhere, and then unfortunately I just hit him in the face. ... I didn't think it was a flagrant 1. Unnecessary means I did [it] on purpose, which I didn't."

When asked postgame if he thought Dort's actions on this play crossed the line, Jokic said "no." That is different from the previous game, when, after a hip check to knock Jokic to the floor, the Serbian big man got up and got in Dort's face.

The two instant classics between the Thunder and Nuggets in the past 10 days has fans hoping for a seven-game playoff series between these sides. If that happens, all eyes will be on the Dort and Jokic interactions.

On Monday night, Jokic was his peak self with another triple-double: 32 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists. Yet it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's night as his step-back 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left earned the Thunder the win.

March 10, 2026

Gamethread 3/10: Yankees at Phillies

Feb 22, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) returns to the dugout against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Here are the lineups. For the Phillies:

Yanks in town pic.twitter.com/m3oVRL8Di8
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 10, 2026

For the Yankees:

Crew’s headed to Clearwater ☀️#RepBX pic.twitter.com/GWlcibxVXI
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 10, 2026

Let’s talk about it.

March 10, 2026

Spring Training March 10 Game Thread: Braves vs Blue Jays

We’re back with Tuesday Spring Training to go alongside your dose of the WBC.

Seattle native JR Ritchie will be entering his third game and first start with the Braves after being invited as a non-roster prospect during this Spring Training series. This is an open opportunity for him, especially after the news that LHP Joey Wentz is suffering a knee injury, scratching him out for the remainder of the season.

Ritchie will be facing Dylan Cease and the Blue Jays today at 1:07 EST, and the game will be broadcast on the Blue Jays’ Sportsnet and can be listened to on ESPN 103.7.

March 10, 2026

Pacers vs Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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The Sacramento Kings are on a mini-heater and look to extend their one-game winning streak when they host the Indiana Pacers.

Fast-paced offenses meeting lousy defenses mean scoring, and my Pacers vs. Kings predictions expect a high-scoring affair at Golden 1 Center.

Read on for my NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10.

Pacers vs Kings prediction

Pacers vs Kings best bet: Over 236 (-110)

The Indiana Pacers have been a defensive disaster, allowing more than 125 points in eight straight games and giving up 126.9 points per game over their last 10.

The Sacramento Kings haven't been much better defensively, surrendering 114+ points in eight of their last 10 contests, and both teams rank in the bottom five in Defensive Net Rating during that stretch.

With both groups also playing at a top-five pace, the combination of extra possessions and awful stop units sets up as a high-scoring affair in Sacramento.

Pacers vs Kings same-game parlay

Maxime Raynaud has cleared his scoring prop in three of his last five games and now faces an Indiana Pacers defense allowing 61 points per game in the paint over its last five contests.

The Sacramento Kings may sit at the bottom of the Western Conference, but they’ve shown signs of life with wins over Chicago and Dallas in their last five games. Meanwhile, Indiana enters on a nine-game losing streak and has dropped five straight on the road.

Pacers vs Kings SGP

Over 236
Maxime Raynaud Over 16.5 points
Kings moneyline

Our "from downtown" SGP: Monk makes it rain

Malik Monk is knocking down 45% of his long-range attempts and will jack up as many as 10 triple tries. He’ll meet an Indiana defense allowing over 16 made threes per game during their last five games.

Pacers vs Kings SGP

Over 236
Maxime Raynaud Over 16.5 points
Kings moneyline
Malik Monk Over 2.5 made threes

Pacers vs Kings odds

Spread: Indiana +4 (-110) | Sacramento -4 (-110)
Moneyline: Indiana +150 | Sacramento -180
Over/Under: Over 236 (-110) | Under 236 (-110)

Pacers vs Kings betting trend to know

The Indiana Pacers have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Pacers vs. Kings.

How to watch Pacers vs Kings

Location	Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
Date	Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tip-off	10:00 p.m. ET
TV	FDSN Indiana, NBC Sports California

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March 10, 2026

Reds’ ace Hunter Greene could miss up to 4 months following right elbow surgery

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds’ ace Hunter Greene is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday on his right elbow and could miss up to the first four months of the season.

The Reds said Greene was diagnosed with bone chips and loose bodies in his elbow. Greene needed an MRI last week after he left spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.

Greene went 7-4 with a 2.76 ERA last year, helping Cincinnati earn an NL wild card for its first playoff appearance since 2020.

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March 10, 2026

How to watch Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs: TV, live stream info for tonight's game

Tonight's Coast 2 Coast Tuesday action features two thrilling NBA matchups. First, at 8:00 PM ET, two of the league's hottest teams take the court as the Boston Celtics go head-to-head with the San Antonio Spurs. Then, at 11:00 PM, it's the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference showdown. Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET with NBA Showtime on NBC and Peacock.

See below for additional information on how to watch each game and follow all of the NBA action on NBCSN and Peacock. Peacock will feature 100 regular-season games throughout the course of the 2025-2026 season.

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The playoff races in the East the rest of this season are going to be fascinating.

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Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs Preview:

The Boston Celtics enter tonight's matchup second in the Eastern Conference
and fourth in the league, after Sunday's 109-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

In his second game back from a torn right Achilles, Jayson Tatum scored 20 points in 27 minutes.

"Today felt a lot more normal, just from a preparation standpoint in this league. It felt like being back in the flow again," said the six-time All-Star after the game.

In his absence, the Celtics were led by Jaylen Brown, who is on pace for career highs in scoring (28.7 ppg ), assists (5.1 apg), and field goals made per game (10.6).

The San Antonio Spurs have won 15 of their last 16 games and enter tonight's contest second in the league and the Western Conference as they look to end their six-season playoff drought.

Victor Wembanyama is the heavy favorite for the Defensive Player of the Year. The third-year forward leads the league in blocks per game and leads San Antonio in both scoring (23.9 ppg) and rebounding (11.1 rpg).

Tonight's game marks the second and final meeting between Boston and San Antonio this season. The Celtics defeated the Spurs 100-95 on January 10.

How to watch Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs:

When: Tuesday, March 10
Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
Time: 8:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC
Live Stream: Peacock

2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Top 200 Rankings: Neemias Queta continues to exceed expectations

While expected to compete for rotation minutes before the season began, few thought the Celtics center could be this reliable in fantasy basketball.

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What other NBA games are on Peacock tonight?

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers - 11:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock

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Check local listings each week. Both games will stream live nationwide on Peacock. Sunday Night Basketball coverage will also be available on NBC and Peacock. For a full schedule of the NBA on NBC and Peacock, click here.

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March 10, 2026

Astros vs Orioles 3/10/2026 Spring Training Game Thread

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch during the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 28, 2025 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Houston Astros (5-8-3) host the Baltimore Orioles (7-8-2) in Grapefruit League play.

RHP Lance McCullers Jr. is set to start for the Astros, with RHP Levi Wells starting for the Orioles.

TODAY’S STARTER: This is Lance McCullers Jr.’s second appearance of the spring. He previously pitched one shutout inning on Feb 27 vs. the Nationals, working a 1-2-3 inning on 8 pitches. His velocity was improved from last year, primarily working 93-94 with his fastball/sinker.

He made his return to the mound in 2025 after missing the entire 2023-24 seasons due to a right flexor tendon injury that required surgery, working around four IL stints to go 2-5 with a 6.51 ERA (40ER/55.1IP) and 9.92 SO/9IP through 16 games (13 starts).

TODAY’S POTENTIAL RELIEVERS: RHP Bryan Abreu, RHP AJ Blubaugh, LHP Tom Cogrove, LHP Bryan King, RHP Michael Knorr, RHP Roddery Muñoz.

TODAY’S ROSTER MOVES: Following yesterday’s game, the Astros reassigned C Walker Janek and OF Lucas Spence to minor league camp…additionally, the Astros optioned RHP Jayden Murray to minor league camp this morning.

ASTROS IN WBC: IF/OF Shay Whitcomb went 1×1 with a double as a pinch-hitter in Team Korea’s 7-2 win yesterday vs. Team Australia. Team Korea secured a spot in the WBC quarterfinals with the victory.

In Team Italy’s last game on Sunday vs. Team Great Britain, IF/OF Zach Dezenzo went 1×3 with a double, a walk and two runs scored.

Game Info

Game Date/Time: Tuesday, March 10, 12:05 p.m. CST

Location: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL.

TV: Space City Home Network, MLB Network (HOU Blackout)

Streaming: SCHN+

Radio: KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2

Afternoon in WPB. 🌴

⚾️: 12:05 CDT | 1:05pm EDT
📺: @MLBNetwork (HOU Blackout | @SpaceCityHN
🎙️: @SportsTalk790 #ChaseTheFight x @PalmBeachesFL pic.twitter.com/ntNkDjh5fb
— Houston Astros (@astros) March 10, 2026

Tuesday in West Palm 🌴 pic.twitter.com/sbKYfNYUPB
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

Pistons vs Nets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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The Detroit Pistons are in NYC tonight to take on the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Jalen Duren continues to ball out, and my Pistons vs Nets predictions are eyeing him to have a big evening in the Big Apple.

Read more in my NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10.

Pistons vs Nets prediction

Pistons vs Nets best bet: Jalen Duren Over 17.5 points (-110)

Jalen Duren has been a monster for the Detroit Pistons. Even amid a four-game losing skid, the big man is still doing his part. He's cashed the Over in points in four of his last seven contests, including a 24-point outing Sunday night in Miami.

The center is averaging 18.5 ppg overall and 22.7 points across three meetings with the Brooklyn Nets this season. In March, his average sits at 17.6 ppg.

Duren is set to cook Brooklyn and help Detroit end its losing streak tonight.

Pistons vs Nets same-game parlay

Cade Cunningham ranks second in the league in assists, producing 9.8 per game. He’s hit the Over in assists in three of his last four outings, including 10 against Miami on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Pistons have eclipsed their team total Over in two of their last three matchups with Brooklyn.

It’s only a matter of time before one of the league’s top teams finds its rhythm again — they’re averaging 116.7 points per game this season.

Pistons vs Nets SGP

Jalen Duren Over 17.5 points
Cade Cunningham Over 9.5 assists
Pistons team total Over 116.5

Our "from downtown" SGP: Duren Duren

Duren is averaging 11.7 rebounds against Brooklyn this season.

Pistons vs Nets SGP

Jalen Duren Over 17.5 points
Cade Cunningham Over 9.5 assists
Pistons team total Over 116.5
Jalen Duren Over 10.5 rebounds

Pistons vs Nets odds

Spread: Pistons -15.5 (-110) | Nets +15.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Pistons -1200 | Nets +750
Over/Under: Over 217.5 (-110) | Under 217.5 (-110)

Pistons vs Nets betting trend to know

Detroit has cashed the game total Under in 28 of its last 45 games (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Pistons vs. Nets.

How to watch Pistons vs Nets

Location	Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Date	Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tip-off	7:30 p.m. ET
TV	FDSN Detroit-X, YES

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March 10, 2026

Is Florida a basketball school? It's headed that way as Gators eye repeat

If Indiana can be a football school, then why can’t Florida be a basketball school? The Gators were selling out the O'Connell Center this season, while lording over the SEC.

Todd Golden is looking to emulate Billy Donovan and guide the Gators to back-to-back national championships. As the SEC Tournament arrives, Florida has won 11 straight and is making a beeline for a No. 1 seed in March Madness.

In the meantime, can anyone stop Florida in Nashville?

On today’s basketball-themed episode of "SEC Football Unfiltered," a podcast from the USA TODAY Network, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams discuss top threats to Florida in the SEC Tournament and debate whether it’s hyperbolic to claim Florida is a basketball school.

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Is Florida a basketball school?

Adams: For the moment, yes. Do you not remember the Gators holding up the trophy at the end of last basketball season? When you're hoisting the hoops hardware, and your football team is 29-34 the past five seasons, that's how you become a basketball school. As long as Golden is on Florida's sideline, Gators hoops is here to stay, too. Florida has better luck hiring basketball coaches than football coaches.

Toppmeyer: I strongly suspect football remains No. 1 in most Florida fans' hearts, but who doesn't like a winner? Since Urban Meyer left, the football team has let down Florida faithful as often as not, especially recently. Meanwhile, Florida basketball is a top-five job in the SEC, and Golden has made it look like a top-five job in the country. It's not an exaggeration to call Florida a basketball school — the past couple of years, anyway. A repeat national championship would strengthen that claim.

Is Florida basketball a serious threat to repeat as national champions?

Adams: Definitely. Within a deep SEC, Florida is the cream of the crop. Florida's frontcourt is as good as any team's.

Toppmeyer: Yes. I put Florida in the same group as Duke, Michigan and Arizona as the top-tier national title contenders. Everyone else is chasing those four.

Who's the top threat to Florida in the SEC Tournament?

Adams: Tennessee. With Vols star Nate Ament expected to be back for the conference tournament, Tennessee becomes the biggest challenger to Florida's throne.

Toppmeyer: Vanderbilt. The Commodores have several sharpshooters, including star guard Tyler Tanner. If they get cooking from 3-point range, look out.

Also in this episode

∎ The hosts weigh in on Bruce Pearl’s vendetta against Miami (Ohio).

∎ The hosts discuss the latest on March Madness expansion talk, and Adams explains why he likes the idea of a 76-team NCAA Tournament even less than he likes the idea of a 24-team playoff.

Where to listen to SEC Football Unfiltered

Blake Toppmeyer is the USA TODAY Network's national college football columnist. John Adams is the senior sports columnist for the Knoxville News Sentinel. Subscribe to the SEC Football Unfiltered podcast, and check out the SEC Unfiltered newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Todd Golden (and Billy Napier) turn Florida Gators into basketball school

March 10, 2026