Haugh Returns, Florida Gators Building Powerhouse Roster

0:00On April 21, Florida Gators forward, Thomas Howe is coming back for his senior year in the 2026-27 season. He dropped the news on Tuesday, passing up a spot as a top NBA draft pick, ranked number 12 overall, and number 2 at his position by CBS Sports. Howe balled out as a starter this past year, dropping 17.1 points per game on 46% shooting, grabbing 6.1. Bords with 2.1 assists, a steal, and a block across 34 games. From a 3 star recruit out of Pennsylvania, he went from Benchroll freshman year to key 6th man during their title push, then locked down the starting small forward spot. Coach Todd Golden has praised his growth from solid role player to legit star, calling him a perfect fit for the program with his work ethic and leadership. Fans and analysts see this as huge for Florida's repeat hopes after their national championship run. Meanwhile, teammate Alex Condon is also returning for his senior season, while center Rubin Chenyelu waste pro options after entering the draft.

1:06The back court stays mostly intact with guys like BoogieFland and others re-upping, though Guard Exavian Lee is out of eligibility in a couple bigs. Hit the portal. They just snag Kentucky transfer, Dinsale Aberdeen to bolster the squad. With more moves brewing this offseason, Florida is building a powerhouse roster that could dominate again next year.