#florida-gators

#florida-gators

Florida has the talent to make another title run. Before UConn won the national championships in 2023 and 2024, men's college basketball hadn't seen a repeat title winner since Florida in 2006 and 2007 -- but Todd Golden's Gators have the players to make it a trend. Alex Condon withdrew from the NBA draft to return to Florida, Rueben Chinyelu and Thomas Haugh are also back, and top transfers Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee were added in the portal.

Colby Shelton's junior season was marked by a performance surge, where he improved his batting average and discipline, slashing .377/.458/.606, while cutting his strikeouts.

Boogie Fland has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft, marking a significant shift in his career as he explores collegiate options after an injury-riddled season.

"James credited the school environment for his deciding to return to Florida, emphasizing the positive influence of head coach Billy Napier after the firing of Dan Mullen."

Everybody got a piece of him, and we could see by that 10 minutes left that he was starting to wear down. We just wore him out.

"I had no idea this day was going to be like this. No idea. What did I have to lose? I had nothing to lose. But I had everything to gain."

Cam Ward's performance was pivotal in Miami's 41-17 victory over Florida, showcasing the team's growth under pressure and the importance of fan support in home games.