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GAINESVILLE — Florida’s struggling shooting guard Xavian Lee is searching for answers and a few shots to fall as the No. 10 Gators head to San Diego for the holidays.

Lee’s misfires from 3-point range highlight a team-wide struggle for the Gators, whose 25.7% success rate from beyond the arc ranks 346th of 361 teams and ahead of only Boston College (25%) among power conference teams.

Yet, Lee has been off the mark more than others. The Princeton transfer hasn’t made a 3 in two games and 11 tries since he made 1 of 10 as Florida (4-1) slipped by Florida State 78-76 Nov. 11 in the the O’Connell Center.

Lee’s slump has reached the point he’s pressing and his confidence is flagging.

“It’s obviously a little mental right now,” coach Todd Go

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