Thomas Haugh: Florida's All-America Star

0:00On March 18, Florida, Jr. Ford, Thomas Hall earned two more postseason honors this week. He made the National Association of Basketball Coaches' second team and the U.S. Basketball Riders Association, third team All-America for the 20, 25-26 season. As the Gators leading scorer at 17.1 points per game, he also averages 6.2 rebounds to assists, 1.1 steals, and 1 block. Hall now joins just one other player in Florida history by getting All-America nods from all four major groups. That puts him alongside Walter Clayton Jr. from last year. Previously, only Joe Kim Noah in 2007 and Scotty Wilbekin in 2014 got three out of four. He also grabbed first team All-South East District from the NABC and first team All-SEC from coaches and the Associated Press. Fans and analysts are buzzing about his breakout first year as a starter. His play has fueled Florida's hot streak and deep tournament run.

1:00The Gators boasts a strong legacy too, with coach Todd Gold in leading them to a national title last season and a 6-1 NCAA record so far. Florida snagged the number one seed in the South region for their 24th tournament trip overall. They host their first round game Friday at 9.25 pm, Eastern Time and Tampa against either Prairie View A&M or Lehigh. The team rides high after winning 12 of their last 13, including an 11-game SEC streak. All eyes turn to Hall and the Gators as they chase another deep March Manus run, building on their championship momentum.