As a No. 1 seed, the Florida Gators had high expectations going into March Madness. Many fans and experts predicted they would become the national champions, adding extra pressure and anticipation to their tournament run.

As the No. 1 seed, the Florida Gators entered the NCAA Tournament with a target on their back. They were widely regarded as one of the top contenders for the national championship, and many fans and experts had them pegged as the team to beat.

The Gators’ impressive regular season performance and strong team dynamics had generated a lot of buzz and excitement among college basketball fans. As a result, they were a popular pick to win it all in many March Madness brackets.

With great expectations comes great pressure, and the Gators were well aware of the lofty expectations surrounding their tournament run. However, they seemed to be embracing the challenge and were focused on taking it one game at a time. Their win over Norfolk State in the first round was a promising start, and they’ll look to continue their momentum as they advance to the next round.