Haugh Returns, Gators Ready for Glory

0:00On April 21st, Florida Gator star Thomas Howe is coming back for a senior year after a heartbreaking end to last season. The team's leading scorer announced his return on April 21st, passing up a projected lottery spot in the NBA draft. At 6 feet 9 inches, he averaged 17.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. That motivation stems from their 73-72 upset loss to Iowa in the NCAA tournaments round of 32. Howe lit a fire under himself, not wanting that defeat as his final memory in a Gator's uniform. He's shown as a third-team All-American and first-team All-SC pick after helping them win the national title the year before. Coming off the bench during that championship run, Howe posted 9.8 points and 6.1 rebounds a game, including a double-double. Of 20 points and 11 boards in the Elite 8, win over Texas Tech. ESPN had him slot at 13th on their draft board, making this a tough call despite the pro-money on the table.

1:00He's prioritizing playing with his teammates under Coach Todd Golden at the school he loves, calling it the best move for his future. Forward. Allis Condon is also returning after 15.1 points and 7.5 rebounds last year, while center Rubin Chenyelu with 10. 0.9 points and 11.2 rebounds might join them too. Coach Golden sees this core group reuniting for one last shot at glory, bringing massive hype and pressure they can handle as a privilege. The Gators are loaded and ready to run it back.