Haugh Returns to Florida Gators, Boosted by Green's Wisdom

0:00On April 28, Florida Gators just landed a huge win by convincing projected lottery pick Thomas Haw to return for a senior season instead of jumping straight to the NBA. Coach Todd Golden revealed there was a key chat with Golden State Warrior star Dremon Greene that sealed the deal for Hugh. That combo got set up through Greene's teammate and Haw's old Florida teammate Will Richard, while Haw was training in California after a quick, Hawaii trip. One drop real talk. The league ain't going nowhere next year, but chasing another title banner in Gainesville is a shot you don't get twice. Fans and teammates are hyped, especially since close friend Alex Condon already committed to coming back, joining Denzel Aberdeen, Irving Clavesar, Boogie Fland, The Brown Brothers, and Freshman Alex Lloyd, and a stacked back court. Even CJ Ingram looks likely to stay, building one of the deepest rosters in college hoops. Golden didn't waste time, flying cross-country twice to meet Haw in LA, watch workouts,

1:02grab lunch, and lock it in. A week later, Haw announced he's finishing what he started, turning Florida into a pre-season number one contender for the 2026, 27 season. With name, image, and likeness deals boosting his bank world big time, Haw gets paid to ball out as a senior, values his education, and eyes that NBA. Back after one more run smart move in this new era of the game.