Haugh Returns, Gators Reload for Title Run

0:00On April 21, Florida star forward, Thomas Howe is coming back for his senior season with the Gators in 2026-27. The 6 foot 9 junior average 17.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and a bunch of other stats that made him a first-round NBA draft. Projection. This keeps him out of next year's lottery talk and boosts Florida's title hopes big time. He's reuniting with Big Man Alex Condon, who's already committed to return. Meanwhile, teammate Rubin Shiyalu is dipping into the draft pool, but keeping his college option open, likely heading back too. That front court trio could be locked in for another run. Fans and scouts are buzzing because guys like you rarely stick around when they're projected that high. But NIL money changed the game. He's set to cash more in Gainesville than as a rookie pro. It's shaking up the national contender picture. Haas been a four-year gator under coach Todd Golden, starting with just 14.7 minutes as a freshman, ventrull in their title push, last year, and exploding as a junior star.

1:04Now he's in the mix for national player of the year. With this core intact, Florida looks prime to dominate the paint and chase that championship banner. Keep an eye on the Gators. They're reloading, not rebuilding.