Florida Guards' Social Media Detox Leads to Breakthrough

0:00On March 21, Florida basketball guards Xavier and Lee and Buggie Fland hit a rough patch early in the season with poor play drawing heavy social media. Backlash. The criticism hit hard, leaving Lee unable to eat or sleep, and Fland, his roommate on road trips, felt the same pressure. After a close win over Miami, where Lee struggled with just five points and three turnovers, both decided to delete their social media accounts for a, mental reset. Their assistant coach, Torian Green, had been urging them to step away from the noise, noting how today's social media era brings constant chatter, and naysayers that didn't exist in his playing days. The coaching staff stayed patient, recognizing it as an adjustment period for the transfers, and that belief paid off as the guards found consistency. Now, Florida's three point shooting has improved sharply. The duo has bonded tighter through talks on life and hoops, and the whole team feels closer. Proving tough times can lead to real breakthroughs on and off the court.