Gators' Haugh, Chinyelu Honored for Standout Seasons

0:00On March 17, Florida Gators Juniors Thomas Howe and Ruben Chignelu earned big national honors this week. Howe made the Associated Press All-American Third Team as the team's leading score at 17.1 points per game. Chignelu picked up honorable mention All-American status, adding to their standout seasons. Earlier Tuesday, both players joined forward Alex Condon and head coach Todd Golden on the National Association of Basketball Coaches honor list. Howe, a Pennsylvania native, hit the 1,000-point milestone in February, and earned all Southeast Conference First Team nods after helping. Secure the regular season title and top seed in the conference tournament. Coach Golden has praised Howe's size, speed, and hustle, saying he had a strong case for Southeast Conference Player of the Year despite the teams. Deep Front Court. For Chignelu, a 6'11 Nigerian who transferred from Washington State, Golden noted his expected growth in defense and scoring, plus improved.

1:02Conditioning that wears down opponents. Chignelu capped the regular season as Southeast Conference Defensive Player of the Year, of the Year, and scholar athlete of the year, while also landing. All Southeast Conference Second Team. His leadership and energy have boosted the Front Court alongside Howe, Condon, and Senior Micahanlogon, all with postseason experience. The Gators tip off the NCAA tournament, Friday and Tampa, against either Prairie View A&M or Lehigh, riding high into March Madness. Made in AI.