The 2021–22 Florida Gators women's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Gators, led by first-year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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and competed as members of the

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(SEC).

Previous season

The Gators finished the season 12–14 (3–11 SEC) to finish in twelfth place in the conference. The Gators were invited to the

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, where they defeated Charlotte in the first round before being eliminated by Villanova in the second round. Head coach

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resigned in July 2021. Allegations of abuse from former players surfaced in September.

Offseason

Departures

2021 recruiting class

Incoming transfer

Roster

Schedule

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References

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