05/10/2013 Eighty-Three UGA Student-Athletes to Graduate FridayEighty-Three UGA Student-Athletes to Graduate Friday 03/12/2013 Georgia - LSU Game NotesGeorgia - LSU Game Notes 03/08/2013 Bulldogs Conclude Regular Season In AlabamaBulldogs Conclude Regular Season In Alabama 03/07/2013 Georgia Beats Kentucky, 72-62, on Senior NightGeorgia Beats Kentucky, 72-62, on Senior Night 03/06/2013 Cats and Dawgs Square Off Thursday NightCats and Dawgs Square Off Thursday Night 03/09/2012 Georgia vs. Vanderbilt - 03/09/12Georgia vs. Vanderbilt - 03/09/12 03/08/2012 Georgia vs. Mississippi StateGeorgia vs. Mississippi State - AP Photo Gallery 02/04/2012 Georgia vs. TennesseeGeorgia vs. Tennessee 01/07/2012 UGA Men's Basketball vs. AlabamaUGA Men's Basketball vs. Alabama 11/21/2011 Georgia vs. No. 20 CaliforniaGeorgia vs. No. 20 California 2012-13 Season Earned a starting role in 22 of 28 games in which he played. Played key role in win over Mercer, coming off the bench to score four points in 20 minutes. Career-high 10 rebounds in win over Geo. Washington; also career-best 30 minutes. Led team in rebounds (8) in 2nd win over Texas A&M. Named to the 2013 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team. 2011-12 Season Added over 20 pounds to his frame since he arrived in campus in 2011. Drew praise from Georgia coaches for his work ethic and willingness to learn. Played in all 32 games, starting in three pre-conference contests. Played a 22 minutes @Colorado and pulled down seven rebounds. Season-high 23 minutes Jan. 10 at Florida. Season scoring high of six points came twice, vs. Bowling Green and Tennessee. Named to the UGA Athletic Director's Honor Roll for Spring Semester. Junior College Played two seasons at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Fla. Named to the 2011 All-Suncoast Conference first team as a sophomore. Averaged 8.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game for the HCC Hawks. In his freshman season there, he 4.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2 blocks per game, ranking 24th nationally in the latter category. Transferred to Hillsborough after starring at Dunbar High School in Fort Myers. Personal Full Name: John Richard Florveus Birthdate/Birthplace: Oct. 10, 1990 / Brooklyn, N.Y. Mother: Louise Lorestie Academic Major: Psychology Nickname:Flo, 2Tall Favorite TV Show: Wayan Brothers, Martin, Seinfeld, Fresh Prince Websites I most often visit: Google, Facebook, NiceKicks Favorite Beverage: Apple Juice Favorite Video Game: Mario Kart Favorite Academic Subject: Psychology Most Challenging Academic Subject: Math, Biology Non-Basketball Interests: Reading, Music, Swimming My role models away from sports: My mom & my uncle How my teammates would describe me: Tall, Cool, Funny How I Would Describe Myself: Smart, Fun, Crazy, Different Sport I'd Most Like to Try: Baseball, Football Non-Athletic Accomplishment I'm proudest of: Earning my Associate's Degree from junior college Athletic Accomplishment I'm proudest of: Earning 1st-team All-Conference in junior college Most Famous Person I've Ever Met: The late Lee Roy Selmon Pre-Game Rituals: Pray, Have two Rice Krispie Treats and four cups of water, nap, music Post-Game Rituals: Text, Pray, Music I Got Started Playing Basketball: I started growing very tall very fast and saw an opportunity in basketball. When I was young and playing ball, I pretended I was:Kevin Garnett What Drives Me to Excel in Basketball:The support I get from my family and friends I chose to attend UGA Because: I loved the people here, it was fairly close to home, and I saw it as my best chance to reach my full potential. Thing I like most about being on this team:The relationship we have as a team |
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