Florida Gators Land European Forward Butajevas

0:00On April 29th, Florida Gators just locked in a promising 6-foot-10 forward from Europe named Artura's Bhutajavas. He signed on Monday after putting up 15.6 points and 7.6 rebounds for game, with Unicagia Malaga's under 22 team in. Spain. Coach Todd Golden is hyped, calling him a physical athlete ready to boost the front-court depth next season. With wings like Thomas Hall and Alex Condon coming back, plus Rubin Chenyelu, likely returning if he pulls out of the NBA draft, Mutejavas steps in. As solid backup, he set to fill minutes similar to what outgoing transfer Micahan Lodden played around 14.8 per game last year. Fans and insiders see this as smart depth at the four-spot, especially behind Condon, without signaling Chenyelu's exit. Chenyelu exploded last season with 10.9 points and 11.2 rebounds, earning defensive player of the year honors after a quiet. Started Washington State. Golden remains confident Chenyelu will use his final year to build on that rise in a weaker draft class.

1:06Bhutajavas arrives this summer for workouts, while 7-foot freshmen Jones lay eyes back up center minutes. Chenyelu decides by May 27, so the Gators prep pivot plans like portal ads or more international talent if needed, keeping that. Front court versatile no matter what.