White, Gators want to 'reduce noise,' improve culture

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2018, file photo, then-Louisiana Tech forward Anthony Duruji (10) chases down the ball he just knocked loose from LSU forward Darius Days (22) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La. Unlike a year ago, Florida begins the season unranked and won’t have nearly as much hype even though they return seven of their top nine scorers and add four transfers, including Anthony Duruji. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2017, file photo, then-Cleveland State guard Tyree Appleby, right, drives the ball around Cincinnati guard Cane Broome (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Highland Heights, Ky. Unlike a year ago, Florida begins the season unranked and won’t have nearly as much hype even though they return seven of their top nine scorers and add four transfers, including yree Appleby. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)

FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, Florida coach Mike White gestures during an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia in Athens, Ga. Unlike a year ago, Florida begins the season unranked and won’t have nearly as much hype. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)