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Denzel Aberdeen is seeking a fifth year of eligibility from the NCAA.

Florida 'Ready to Take Legal Action' in Denzel Aberdeen's Eligibility Fight

We're well into the dog days of Summer and that means it's time for another Gator Country subscriber mailbag! One of the great elements of Gator Country is the ability to regularly hear from subscribers about the content they want, and mailbag series have become a regular part of the writing here.

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Florida guard Xaivian Lee and center Micah Handlogten have signed Exhibit-10 contracts with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz, respectively, according to multiple reports. Xaivian Lee - Cleveland Cavaliers The former Princeton standout transferred to Florida for his senior season, where he averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game.

Lee, Handlogten sign Exhibit-10 contracts

Former Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten entered the NCAA Transfer Portal while fighting for an additional year of eligibility.

Former Gators C Micah Handlogten's Future Revealed After NCAA Transfer Portal Entry

Xaivian Lee will have an opportunity to make an NBA roster after going undrafted.

Xaivian Lee Makes Move After Going Undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft

Gators forward Thomas Haugh returned to Florida for his senior season despite considerable NBA Draft hype.

How Draymond Green Helped Thomas Haugh Return to Florida

Denzel Aberdeen is still waiting on a decision for another year of eligibility from the NCAA.

How the NCAA's New Age-Based Model Affects Florida's Denzel Aberdeen

Florida basketball awaits the NCAA's decision on Denzel Aberdeen, a four-year guard seeking an additional year of eligibility. Head coach Todd Golden recently shared his thoughts on the case, pointing to the inconsistencies in college athletics' redshirt rules, the proposed "five-for-five" model, Aberdeen's limited playing time as a freshman and his return to Florida to complete his degree.

Scott Stricklin says Florida would support Denzel Aberdeen pursuing TRO if needed

Florida's SEC opponent assignments have been revealed for the 2027 season.

Gators Basketball's SEC Schedule Taking Shape

The ACC/SEC Challenge has become a marquee event of the college basketball calendar, and with next year's matchups announced we can now get excited for what will be front page news for a couple of days as both leagues look to solidify themselves as the best in college basketball.

Breaking Down ACC/SEC Challenge Matchups

The Florida Gators released its jersey numbers for the 2026-27 season, revealing one change and the assignments for the four newcomers.

Gators Basketball Releases Jersey Numbers for 2026-27 Season

Florida enters the 2026-27 season as arguably the No. 1 team in the country with stars Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu.

Three Gators That Could Change the 2026-27 Season on the Hardwood

Gator Country Summer Mailbag Part Four

The Florida Gators' non-conference schedule continues to take shape.

Gators Basketball Finalizing Matchup with Fourth ACC Opponent

Scott Stricklin made it clear that Florida is and will continue to be aggressive in the NIL world.

Florida 'Needs to be Bigger Than the Bear' in NIL, per AD Scott Stricklin

Gator Country Summer Mailbag Part Three

Bell faces a vote by the Florida Board of Governors on June 25 to be formally ratified as the university's next president.

UF Presidential Candidate Dr. Stuart Bell Unanimously Selected by Board of Trustees

Every June there is the Adidas Eurocamp, one of the biggest grassroots events in the basketball world that probably doesn't get the attention it deserves. While many eyes are on the events in America that are still loaded with talent but watered down as there are now so many different circuits, this Adidas Eurocamp event happens overseas where much of the top talent is concentrated to a single gym for a marquee three day showcase.

Arturas Butajevas Competes At Adidas Eurocamp

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Florida is getting the edge over Duke on its home floor.

Duke Basketball Being Doubted Against Florida in ACC/SEC Challenge

The Florida Gators will look for revenge in next season's ACC/SEC Challenge in Gainesville.

Gators' 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge Opponent Revealed

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ACC/SEC Challenge Matchups 🗓️

Duke at Florida. Arkansas vs. UNC. Rothstein has set games 📲

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Florida basketball hosts Duke for first time in nearly 90 years for 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge

Two of college basketball's modern blue bloods rarely play one another. When they do, it's usually at a neutral site, occasionally in postseason competition. For the first time in 89 years, the Florida Gators will welcome the Duke Blue Devils to the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in an expected matchup

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As longstanding Gator Country readers will know, before every Florida Gators basketball season I take time to make predictions on the statistical production of the team's incoming transfers. It's an enjoyable exercise that I look forward to doing every year, but it's only one piece of the puzzle.

Revisiting Preseason Transfer Projections

Williams, the father of former Gator and current Red Raider Mia Williams, was at the center of some of the drama from the Super Regional.

Former Florida Basketball Player Jason Williams Speaks on Drama During Gators' Super Regional vs. Texas Tech

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Jason Williams Softball Drama 😳

Former NBA player going off in stands with daughter competing for spot in College World Series. Watch here 📲

Florida head coach Todd Golden was previously linked to the NBA's Golden State Warriors before the franchise extended Steve Kerr.

Gators HC Todd Golden Not Closing Door on Future NBA Opportunities

Maxwell and Moten helped lead the Gators to its first NCAA Tournament appearance.

Florida Selects Vernon Maxwell, Andrew Moten for Gators' Athletic Hall of Fame

Florida is one of eight teams that are participating in the Players Era Eight Tournament from Nov. 17-19.

Gators' First Opponent for Players Era Tournament Released

The Florida Gators led the SEC with four team conference championships across the 2025-26 athletics season.

Florida Gators Win SEC Overall All-Sports Trophy

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Rueben Chinyelu returning to Florida Gators: Star center passes up NBA Draft, eyes second national title

The Florida Gators may not have won back-to-back national championships, but the core of that 2025 title team is nevertheless following in the footsteps of the Oh Fours. Deciding to put off a professional career for another season, junior center Rueben Chinyelu on Thursday announced that he will ret

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu entered the NBA Draft with the option to return to the Gators for his senior season.

Gators C Rueben Chinyelu's Final NBA Draft Decision Revealed

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Marreese Speights Takes Shot at CBB 🤣

Former NBA champ has jokes after RJ Luis signs with LSU 📸

One of the most underrated moves of the Florida Gators' offseason could be the addition of forward Domen Petrovic, a player that could end up being a far more important rotation piece than people realize.

What Domen Petrovic Brings The Gators

The final event of the pre-draft process took place this last week in Chicago with Rueben Chinyelu attending the official NBA Draft Combine, the top event for any player looking to hear his name called in June's draft.

Rueben Chinyelu Competes At NBA Combine

Last year's Defensive Player of the Year, Rueben Chinyelu entered the 2026 NBA Draft with the option to return to Florida.

Where Rueben Chinyelu Stands on Possibly Returning to Florida Gators

As international recruiting continues to ramp up in college basketball the Florida Gators also went to that well with a couple of overseas commitments, starting with Lithuanian Arturas Butajevas. With all types of European players coming to college with varying skillsets and expectations right away, many fans are now wondering who Butajevas is, how he plays, and what they should expect.

What Are The Gators Getting With Arturas Butajevas?

NCAA Tournament Expansion Explained 🗣️

Everything you need to know about the new 76-team bracket

The Florida Gators will face an in-state rival to open the 2026-27 season.

Florida Gators Basketball's 2026-27 Season-Opener Revealed

Xaivian Lee's predraft process already began when he competed at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, an event for graduated seniors, and after performing well in athletic testing and having a strong performance in one of his two scrimmages he looked to build on that performance the last few days in the G League Combine.

Xaivian Lee Competes At G League Combine

NBA Draft: Stay or Go Back to College? 🤔

Making decisions for biggest names ahead of deadline 🎥

Considering what the ramifications are for 76 teams entering the Big Dance ➡️

7 Biggest Questions About the NCAA Tournament Expansion 🤔

The biggest story of Florida's offseason - and arguably all of college basketball - was the return of senior forward Thomas Haugh , who was projected as a first-round pick and potential NBA Draft lottery selection. For a while, it felt inevitable that Haugh would turn pro.

Inside Thomas Haugh's Decision to Return to Florida

The Florida Gators headline the Players Era Eight bracket.

Who is in the Florida Gators' Bracket of the Players Era Tournament?

76-team tournaments for men's and women's college basketball will start next year. New bracket format here 📲

NCAA Expansion Official

Duke among the programs expected to spend $20M+ next season (On3)

Projected MCBB Roster Costs 😨

The biggest news of the college basketball offseason wasn't a player choosing to head to the NBA Draft and it wasn't a star player hitting the portal to finish his career at another stop, it was Thomas Haugh deciding to stay in Gainesville for his senior year.

Can Thomas Haugh's Game Get To Another Level?

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Florida basketball signs Domen Petrović: Gators add second European talent this offseason

Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden is in the process of closing out his roster for the 2026-27 season, with another European addition announced on Monday. Slovenian power forward Domen Petrović, 22, has decided to continue his career playing at Florida. Petrović (6-foot-9) averaged 16.6 points

The Florida Gators have added two European forwards to next year's roster.

Gators Basketball Adds Another International Forward to 2026-27 Roster

Ranking Top-5 CBB Teams 👀

Big moves in the transfer portal so far... 📈

Florida's offseason got off to a tremendous start when it was announced that Alex Condon would return to Florida for his senior season, something that wasn't seen as a certainty given how he would likely see his name picked (perhaps in the second round) should he have attempted to turn pro.

What Alex Condon's Return Means For The Gators

With the portal season starting to slow down the basketball calendar turns to the events leading up to the NBA Draft where hopeful players will angle to hear their name called, or earn one of the several available contracts between the NBA and G League.

Rueben Chinyelu Invited To NBA Draft Combine, Xaivian Lee To G League Elite Camp

Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu entered the 2026 NBA Draft while retaining the option to return to Florida.

Gators C Rueben Chinyelu Invited to NBA Draft Combine

With the departure of Olivier Rioux, the Florida Gators basketball program has essentially lost a flashy car that can barely make it out of the garage. After sp

Former Florida Gators 7-Foot-9 Big Man Finds New Home

Florida transfer Olivier Rioux going to UC Irvine

7'9" Big Man Picks Next School

Gators center Rueben Chinyelu is entering the NBA Draft while retaining the option to return to Florida.

Why Florida's International Signing Does Not Affect its Chances of Retaining Rueben Chinyelu

AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson lead the way 📲

Full List of Early NBA Draft Declarations 📋

The Florida Gators are now up to two incoming freshmen for the 2026-27 season.

Gators Men's Basketball Adds European Big Man to 2026-27 Roster

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Florida basketball retains CJ Ingram, adds Artūras Butajevas as commitment out of Lithuania

The end of the 2025-26 season did not go as the Florida Gators envisioned, but their start to the 2026-27 season has likely gone better than even head coach Todd Golden could have imagined.

With international recruiting taking over college basketball the Florida Gators have steadily started to dip their toe in the water with some rumored additions coming in the coming weeks.

Inside The Top International Targets For Florida Basketball

Full List of Florida Players Drafted

With Florida getting the massive news that Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon would return, hope that Rueben Chinyelu will join them, and some expected adds in Denzel Aberdeen alongside some international players it's not known exactly what the Gators have left to do in the portal, especially with how much money is already assigned.

The Best Players Remaining In The Transfer Portal

Denzel Aberdeen spent three seasons at Florida before transferring to Kentucky for one season.

Why Todd Golden Re-Recruited Denzel Aberdeen to Florida Out of the Transfer Portal

The Florida Gators didn't need to apply a full-court press in the transfer portal this offseason, thanks to an incredible effort in retaining their roster-including All-American forward Thomas Haugh and All-SEC forward Alex Condon. Their one addition so far, former Gator turned Wildcat Denzel Aberdeen, was a seamless move.

Inside Denzel Aberdeen's return to Florida and his waiver case

The Florida Gators are waiting to see if a key member of last year's team opts to stay or head to the NBA

Gators Basketball Still Faced with Major Hole to Fill

Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden is reportedly garnering interest from an NBA team that may make a coaching change.

Todd Golden Shuts Down NBA Rumors: 'Definitely Planning on Coaching the Gators'

Florida HC 'definitely planning' on coaching Gators amid Warriors rumors 🎥

Golden Shoots Down NBA Links

Ingram's announcement comes after Thomas Haugh announced plans to return to Florida for his senior season.

Gators G CJ Ingram Announces Plans for 2026-27 Season

Florida forward Thomas Haugh announced his return to the Gators for his senior season on Tuesday.

Why Thomas Haugh Returned to Florida for Senior Season

Bucks, Pelicans among potential next stops for former Bulls HC 📲

Landing Spots for Billy Donovan 📍

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The Florida Gators may not have won back-to-back national championships, but the Class of 2023 is nevertheless following in the footsteps of the Oh Fours. Deciding to put off a professional career for another season, junior forward Thomas Haugh on Tuesday announced that he will return to Florida for his senior campaign, forgoing a potential

Former Florida head coach Billy Donovan is moving on from the Chicago Bulls a day after current coach Todd Golden was linked to a possible opening.

Former Gators HC Billy Donovan Steps Down, What Does That Mean for Todd Golden?

Florida Gators' forward Thomas Haugh garnered NBA interest after a stellar junior campaign.

Gators Star F Thomas Haugh Makes Decision on Future at Florida

Florida head coach Todd Golden is reported to be one of the top candidates for the Golden State Warriors head coaching job if Steve Kerr ultimately departs from

Why Todd Golden Will and Won't Leave the Florida Gators for the NBA

Florida head coach Todd Golden just concluded his fourth season with the program and is reportedly garnering NBA interest.

Could Todd Golden Leave Florida for an NBA Job?

Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu was the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year last season.

Gators C Rueben Chinyelu Announces Future Plans

Early Transfer Portal Winners 🏆

These programs are dominating the offseason so far

The Florida Gators got some good news regarding who will be running it back next season

Condon wants to stick around the Gators for another season

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The 2025-26 season did not end with as much success as the defending champion Florida Gators desired, but preparations for the 2026-27 season have already gotten off to a hot start as junior forward Alex Condon announced Wednesday that he has decided to return to the program for his senior campaign. Condon, who tested the

Top CBB Transfer Landing Spots 📍

3 perfect fits for the biggest names already in the portal

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Denzel Aberdeen returning to Florida: Kentucky guard commits to Gators from transfer portal

They say you can't go home again, but apparently, no one shared that axiom with Denzel Aberdeen, who plans to put it to the test for the 2026-27 college basketball season.

After one season with a rival program, the Florida Gators manage to re-acquire a key player from their national championship run

Member of Gators National Championship Team Returning to Program

Florida got a surprising transfer portal commitment on Friday with guard Denzel Aberdeen announcing his return to Gainesville. After winning a National Championship with the Gators in 2025, Aberdeen made the controversial decision to leave Florida for Kentucky, who reportedly offered the Orlando native a higher NIL figure than Golden and his staff was willing to match.

Florida Gets Commitment From Denzel Aberdeen, Will Need Waiver

Here at Gator Country we have been doing a series on the best players available in the transfer portal. Now that the portal has officially opened, we have seen a surge in quality names which you will see represented here. If you haven't already read part three of the series, you can do so here.

The Best Players Available In The Transfer Portal (Part Four)

Duke opens as early favorites. Michigan has next best odds. Full market 📲

2027 MCBB Natty Odds 💰

Last Top 25 of the season after Michigan's title victory

Final Men's AP Poll

Best Michigan Team Ever? 😲

Will Michigan take down Arizona? Watch The Fab 5 Altcast Saturday at 8:45pm ET on TruTV

🌟 Michigan's future is bright 😳 No more Cinderella stories ➡️ Full tourney winners/losers

March Madness Takeaways ✍️

First rankings for 2026-27 drop after Michigan's national title win ➡️

Way-Too-Early MCBB Top-25 📊

Florida center Micah Handlogten is waiting on a decision from the NCAA for another year of eligibility.

Micah Handlogten Reportedly Makes Decision on Future with Gators

What the iconic March Madness reel looked like in 1987. Watch here 📲

1st-Ever One Shining Moment 💫

Though the portal hasn't technically opened yet it hasn't stopped players from announcing their intentions to enter it, and the negotiating with players (largely through agents) is well underway. Florida is still looking to retain as much of their production from a year ago as possible, but armed with a mountain of NIL money all options are on the table for how they could look to bring in portal talent.

The Best Players Available In The Transfer Portal (Part Three)

North Carolina was previously rumored to be interested in Golden as Florida looks to extend his contract for the third straight year.

Gators HC Todd Golden Comfortable Where He is Despite Outside Noise

The Florida Gators big man earned himself a major award following a big year

Gators' Rueben Chinyelu Adds Serious Hardware After Strong Season

The Best Players Available In The Transfer Portal (Part Two)

Where Braylon Mullins' game-winner ranks among the greatest of all time ➡️

Best March Madness Shots Ever 🤯

The Best Players Available In The Transfer Portal (Part One)

'Dominican LeBron' the Next CBB Legend? 😤

UConn vs. Michigan tip-off for the National Title at 8:50pm ET on TNT/TBS 🏆

John Andrzejek resigned from Campbell after one season as the Camels' head coach.

Former Gators Basketball Assistant Leaves Current Head Coaching Role for Brutal Reason

Florida has already re-signed multiple players for next year's team, while others continue to contemplate their future with the Gators.

Florida Gators Men's Basketball 2026-27 Roster Tracker

The Florida Gators are now up to six players from last year's team who have announced plans to return to the program.

Reserve Guard Re-Signs with the Gators for 2026-27 Season

Rioux played sparingly in his two seasons with the Florida Gators.

Record-Breaking Center Olivier Rioux Makes Decision on Future with Gators

After a dominant junior season, one Florida Gators basketball player has been recognized with a prestigious individual honor. According to a post made to the Na

Florida Gators Center Chinyelu Earns Prestigious National Honor

Olivier Rioux entering portal after playing 11 games this season (Field of 68)

Florida 7'9'' Big to Transfer

The Florida Gators retain a young guard that brings high upside and was rated highly out of high school

Gators Basketball Retains Guard for Next Season

Wade's return to the SEC opens up possible roster opportunities for the Florida Gators.

How Florida Could Benefit from Will Wade's Ugly Departure from NC State to LSU

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Ranking Sweet 16 Teams 📊

Which team takes No. 1 after first weekend?

All-Time Day for CBB Coaches 🐐

Pitino. Izzo. Hurley. Legends are dominating March.

Florida recently retained Boogie Fland and Urban Klavzar. Now, two more guards have made their decisions.

Gators Brothers, Isaiah and AJ Brown, Announce Decisions for 2026-27 Season

The Florida Gators guard is returning with the hopes bringing another national title to Gainesville

Gators Get Another Contributor Back in the Fold for Next Season

The first domino has fallen in the Florida Gators' push to keep the band together for next season

Key Veteran Guard Staying with Gators for 2026-27 Season

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Boogie Fland returns to Florida Gators: Star eyes improvement after up-and-down sophomore season

It was a near-impossible task for the Florida Gators to replace the best trio of guards in program history coming off their national championship season, but they aimed to do exactly that by pulling off a coup and bringing sophomore guard Boogie Fland into the program last offseason. Despite battlin

Boogie Fland Staying at UF

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Boogie Fland has announced he will be returning to Florida next season

The Florida Gators have sizable number of players who are still eligible to return next season

First Glance at 2026-27 Roster For Gators Basketball

Rothstein breaks down cost for hiring Dusty May, Todd Golden and more 📲

Potential UNC Names' Buyouts 💰

Golden has five years remaining on his current deal, while programs such as Kansas or North Carolina could come calling if they make a coaching change.

Gators Hoping to Extend Todd Golden for Third Consecutive Season, Per AP Report

Already most-watched March Madness EVER with 10.1M viewers through 2nd round

NCAA Tourney Breaks TV Records 🔥

In college basketball when you have success, it often means losing assistant coaches to head jobs elsewhere in the country. Florida already saw this last year with Kevin Hovde going to Columbia and John Andrzejek going to Campbell (both who had solid first seasons at difficult jobs, by the way) and it is quite possible they will see some losses this season as well.

Florida Basketball's Assistant Coaches Seeing Head Coach Interest Around The Country

B/R assembles an all-time list of absurdly talented squads 📲

Ranking Most Stacked Teams Ever 🤯

A tie-up between Alex Condon and Alvaro Folgueiras ended with the two receiving technical fouls and Folgueiras eventually hitting the game-winning 3-pointer.

Todd Golden Details Refs' Explanation for Controversial Double-Tech in Loss to Iowa

The Florida Gators have four draft-eligible starters who are also eligible to return next season.

Key NBA Draft Decisions Ahead for Florida Gators

Todd Golden, Xaivian Lee and Boogie Fland each detailed what happened as the Gators lost a heartbreaker to Iowa.

What Happened on Florida's Final Possessions in NCAA Tournament Loss to Iowa

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu may have played his final game with the Gators on Sunday.

Rueben Chinyelu Reflects on Gators' Career, Upset Loss in NCAA Tournament: 'I Just Feel So Bad'

Sweet 16 matchups officially set. Tap for latest schedule 📲

Updated March Madness Bracket 🖼️

NFL Sophomores Set to Break Out 🌟

TRENDING ON B/R

Deebo Reacts to Niners Return

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Report: 49ers Bringing Back Deebo

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Every Team's Worst Deadline Trade 📉

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Dodgers Favs to Land Skubal

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Panthers WR Out for Season

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NFL Sophomores Set to Break Out 🌟

TRENDING ON B/R

Deebo Reacts to Niners Return

Report: 49ers Bringing Back Deebo

Every Team's Worst Deadline Trade 📉

Dodgers Favs to Land Skubal

Panthers WR Out for Season