Gator Basketball Off Season Portal Adventures
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Do we know if Handlogten will be ready to go? If that is a question mark, then we will need another big.
Todd Golden recruited Pope while he was at San Fran, he's perfect for the system Golden runs here.
Hand's rehab is certainly a question to be answered at some future point.
I read an article that UF is looking to bring in as many as 3 Bigs.
They also mentioned a perceived need for a PG and a Wing.
For that to happen, with only 2 current open ships, others would need to depart????
Seems we'll all have to wait awhile for the new roster possibilities to settle out later this off-season.
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SG Riley Kugel - Is a Xfer-out to Kansas.
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Former Furman point guard JP Pegues, a four-star transfer prospect ranked No. 31 among all players and No. 6 among point guards according to 247Sports, plans to visit Florida on April 12, he told 247Sports.
The Gators are expected to host former Chattanooga forward Sam Alexis from April 12-14. Alexis is coming off a standout season where he averaged 10.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game this season while shooting 55 percent from the field. A Southern Conference All-Defense team honoree, Alexis blocked 70 shots in 2023-24.
Florida is then expected to host former Drexel and two-time CAA Defensive Player of the year, a 6-10 265 PF/C Amari Williams from April 21-22. He's from Nottingham, England, Williams was a key part of Drexel's success in 2023-24 as he handled the ball more than any other player on the Dragons' roster and ranked 18th nationally in total usage. He's a 52.1% shooter from inside the arc, and Williams ranked among the nation's top rebounders last year. On the defensive end, the big man ranked 39th in the country in block percentage.
https://247sports.com/college/flori...ng-visits-jp-peagues-furman-golden-229869804/
Also -- The college basketball transfer portal gained steam this week. Here are the top 75 transfers right now.
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Former Furman point guard JP Pegues, a four-star transfer prospect ranked No. 31 among all players and No. 6 among point guards according to 247Sports, plans to visit Florida on April 12, he told 247Sports.
The Gators are expected to host former Chattanooga forward Sam Alexis from April 12-14. Alexis is coming off a standout season where he averaged 10.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game this season while shooting 55 percent from the field. A Southern Conference All-Defense team honoree, Alexis blocked 70 shots in 2023-24.
Florida is then expected to host former Drexel and two-time CAA Defensive Player of the year, a 6-10 265 PF/C Amari Williams from April 21-22. He's from Nottingham, England, Williams was a key part of Drexel's success in 2023-24 as he handled the ball more than any other player on the Dragons' roster and ranked 18th nationally in total usage. He's a 52.1% shooter from inside the arc, and Williams ranked among the nation's top rebounders last year. On the defensive end, the big man ranked 39th in the country in block percentage.
https://247sports.com/college/flori...ng-visits-jp-peagues-furman-golden-229869804/
Also -- The college basketball transfer portal gained steam this week. Here are the top 75 transfers right now.
College basketball transfer portal player rankings: New No. 1 headlines updated top 75
The college basketball transfer portal gained steam this week. Here are the top 75 transfers right now.
247sports.com
While I'm clueless on who Golden is interested in, or who in the portal is interested in Golden/UF, but if others don't work out, then here's a couple more I'd be interested in seeing as Gators from the portal:
Eligibility: Three seasons remaining -- Rating: 95
Myles Rice was a sneaky good find out of the Atlanta (Ga.) area for Washington State. He won PAC 12 Freshman of the Year and there's lots to be excited about how he can contribute to a Tournament team in the years ahead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYImvq_XkIg
23. Jevon Porter, 6-11 220 PF, From Pepperdine
2023-24 Stats: 16.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.7 APG
Eligibility: Two seasons remaining -- Rating: 94
He's a skilled and versatile forward with more upside to tap into. With development, Jevon could join his brother in the League.
11. MYLES RICE 6-3 180, PG, WASHINGTON STATE
2023-24 Stats: 14.8 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 3.8 APGEligibility: Three seasons remaining -- Rating: 95
Myles Rice was a sneaky good find out of the Atlanta (Ga.) area for Washington State. He won PAC 12 Freshman of the Year and there's lots to be excited about how he can contribute to a Tournament team in the years ahead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYImvq_XkIg
23. Jevon Porter, 6-11 220 PF, From Pepperdine
2023-24 Stats: 16.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.7 APG
Eligibility: Two seasons remaining -- Rating: 94
He's a skilled and versatile forward with more upside to tap into. With development, Jevon could join his brother in the League.
Cal-Cheat was also in the portal, just nobody on the outside knew it....
John Calipari's stunning move to Arkansas shows how desperately he wanted out of Kentucky
Calipari, per numerous reports, is finalizing a five-year deal to become the next head coach at Arkansas.
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Edit Note: I find it laughable that UK's AD or fans, would even think that Billy-D would leave the NBA to return to college B-Ball..... NBA has NO recruiting, NIL, or Portal BS to contend with.....
And BillyD has already made 50 Million in 9 years while coaching at 2 NBA locations, so why would he even consider a move down to coach at kensucky????
At his age and with is FULL bank account, I can't imagine BillyD even bothering to consider that move....
When he eventually leaves Chi-town, I'm expecting him to retire back to Gainesville.
Maybe he can be the B-Ball Ambassador, like SOS is for football?
John Calipari's stunning move to Arkansas shows how desperately he wanted out of Kentucky
Calipari, per numerous reports, is finalizing a five-year deal to become the next head coach at Arkansas.
John Calipari's stunning move to Arkansas shows how desperately he wanted out of Kentucky
Calipari bolting Kentucky for a less heralded conference rival is a surprising turn of events, but it could be a positive outcome for all sides.
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Edit Note: I find it laughable that UK's AD or fans, would even think that Billy-D would leave the NBA to return to college B-Ball..... NBA has NO recruiting, NIL, or Portal BS to contend with.....
And BillyD has already made 50 Million in 9 years while coaching at 2 NBA locations, so why would he even consider a move down to coach at kensucky????
At his age and with is FULL bank account, I can't imagine BillyD even bothering to consider that move....
When he eventually leaves Chi-town, I'm expecting him to retire back to Gainesville.
Maybe he can be the B-Ball Ambassador, like SOS is for football?
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Florida forward Aleks Szymczyk enters NCAA transfer portal
Szymczyk spent two years with the Gators
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Well, too bad things didn''t work out for him as a Gator, and good luck to him elsewhere, he seemed like a pretty good guy to me....
Chattanooga transfer Sam Alexis commits to Florida
All-SOCON Third Team and Defensive Team big man Sam Alexis will transfer to Florida.
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Can world's tallest teen contribute to Florida basketball as a walk on? What his IMG coach thinks.
Olivier Rioux made progress at IMG Academy in Bradenton and still plans to join Florida basketball as a walk on next season
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Get to know incoming PF Sam Alexis 6-9 230 Memphis (UTC) xfer from Apopka FL.
A NR out of HS, but now he's a 4-star rated xfer.
2023-24 Soph Season Stats per ESPN: Starts 32/33 - Ave-Min 26.4
Pts 10.8 - Rbs 9.1 - Blk 2.1 - Stl 0.3 - PF 2.0 - Ast 1.8 - FG% 55.0 - 3's 26.9% - FT 48%
His playing Highlights: He wears #4
A NR out of HS, but now he's a 4-star rated xfer.
2023-24 Soph Season Stats per ESPN: Starts 32/33 - Ave-Min 26.4
Pts 10.8 - Rbs 9.1 - Blk 2.1 - Stl 0.3 - PF 2.0 - Ast 1.8 - FG% 55.0 - 3's 26.9% - FT 48%
His playing Highlights: He wears #4
I don't see him as a freshman starter, but he could (and should imo) get some playing minutes whenever the game conditions allow it. That will be especially true if Hand isn't ready to begin the season.
"I love the staff and I love the school," Alexis said. "I'm excited to get this going."
The thing that stands out to the iG about PF Alexis is 70 Blocks, 9.1 Rb/Gm, with an average of just 2 PF/Gm. He plays solid defense without excessive fouls.
Alexis ranked:
#43 nationally in defensive rebounding percentage (25.4%).
#93 nationally in offensive rebounding percentage (12.0%).
His 8.6 block percentage ranked #37 in the country.
What he needs some work on is his 48% FT shooting.
https://247sports.com/college/flori...-golden-transfer-portal-recruiting-230478230/
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https://247sports.com/college/flori...den-alex-lloyd-2025-class-rankings-230470457/
FORMER WASHINGTON STATE BIG MAN ARRIVES IN GAINESVILLE
Though entirely unrelated to its pursuits in the 2025 HS recuriting class, Florida also welcomed Washington State center transfer Rueben Chinyelu 6-11 245 **** on Monday afternoon.
The thing that stands out to the iG about PF Alexis is 70 Blocks, 9.1 Rb/Gm, with an average of just 2 PF/Gm. He plays solid defense without excessive fouls.
Alexis ranked:
#43 nationally in defensive rebounding percentage (25.4%).
#93 nationally in offensive rebounding percentage (12.0%).
His 8.6 block percentage ranked #37 in the country.
What he needs some work on is his 48% FT shooting.
https://247sports.com/college/flori...-golden-transfer-portal-recruiting-230478230/
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Florida hosting 2025 four-star combo guard on official visit.
Alex Lloyd is the No. 46 overall prospect in the 2024 class on 247Sports. Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Westminster Academy combo guard Alex Lloyd, a 6-3 165 four-star prospect in the 2025 class, arrived in Gainesville Monday to begin his official visit to Florida, multiple sources informed Swamp247.
#46 overall, #8 among combo guards and #6 in the state of Florida.https://247sports.com/college/flori...den-alex-lloyd-2025-class-rankings-230470457/
FORMER WASHINGTON STATE BIG MAN ARRIVES IN GAINESVILLE
Though entirely unrelated to its pursuits in the 2025 HS recuriting class, Florida also welcomed Washington State center transfer Rueben Chinyelu 6-11 245 **** on Monday afternoon.
Florida guard Will Richard to test NBA Draft waters or return to Florida for 2024-25
Richard started 35 games for the Gators during the 2023-24 season
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Good news. I doubt Clayton will get drafted either, but you never know what BS info these kids can get.Florida guard Will Richard to test NBA Draft waters or return to Florida for 2024-25
Richard started 35 games for the Gators during the 2023-24 season
IF,,, if they have a real shot (rnd 1-2) at a big NBA payday, then they should go imo.
That said, I hope that both Clayton and Richard return....
That said, I hope that both Clayton and Richard return....
Florida secures commitment from Washington State transfer Rueben Chinyelu
The 6-foot-11 center is the latest player to join the Gators via the transfer portal
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Looks like we just landed Alijah Martin from FAU....if true that is a big time guard get. Kid can play. Gives us another point so we can keep Clayton (if he returns) at his more natural 2 spot.
2024-25 Basketball,,, all things considered...
Gone from the 2023-24 Team: PG Zyon Pullin - Eligibility expired - starter PF Tyrese Samuel - Eligibility expired - starter SG Alex Klatsky - Eligibility expired CG Julian Rishwain - Eligibility expired PG Bennett Andersen - Eligibility expired ----- SG Riley Kugel Jr- Portal to Kansas PF Aleks...
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This should ease the loss of Zyon Pullin.
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Final Four star Martin going from FAU to Florida
Alijah Martin, a catalyst of FAU's Final Four run in 2023 who was named to the all-tournament team, is transferring to Florida, he told ESPN.
Offense only, not good enough.
Defense only, not good either.
Balanced offense with solid defense is the key.
With this coming roster, they appear to be getting closer to a balance, with maybe a slight edge to the defense.
If both Clayton and Richard return, then it should be a fun season upcoming imo....
Defense only, not good either.
Balanced offense with solid defense is the key.
With this coming roster, they appear to be getting closer to a balance, with maybe a slight edge to the defense.
If both Clayton and Richard return, then it should be a fun season upcoming imo....
Florida wing Julian Rishwain enters NCAA transfer portal
Rishwain spent one season in Gainesville but appeared in just eight games while dealing with injuries
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That incoming SG Isaiah Brown 6-5 185 - Orlando, FL may have helped cause Rishwain to go elsewhere to finish out his college career? And if Clayton and Richard both return, his playing time would likely have been minimal at best, (not a starter)....
Just a FYI, SG/SF Kugel is still in the portal, but is no longer a transfer to Kansas???
Just a FYI, SG/SF Kugel is still in the portal, but is no longer a transfer to Kansas???
Former Gators guard transfer won't play for Kansas, returns to portal
The erstwhile member of the Orange and Blue had committed to the Kansas Jayhawks, but it appears that those plans have fallen through.
gatorswire.usatoday.com
Just a FYI and not that I care, but I'm still happy for him that he at least gets his shot....
QB Emory Jones, the former Gator has found his way to the NFL as a free agent.
The Baltimore Ravens signed him on Sunday. Jones played college ball for six years, jumping from Arizona State to Cincinnati over his final two seasons.
Still, he graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Florida, making him a Gator for life.
https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/202...ign=internal&itm_content=BelowArticleFeed-SMG
QB Emory Jones, the former Gator has found his way to the NFL as a free agent.
The Baltimore Ravens signed him on Sunday. Jones played college ball for six years, jumping from Arizona State to Cincinnati over his final two seasons.
Still, he graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Florida, making him a Gator for life.
https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/202...ign=internal&itm_content=BelowArticleFeed-SMG
I wondered all season if it was a girlfriend or a Daddy problem, leading him to want to get far away???
Anyway, I'm still wishing him well at wherever he ends up playing at....
Kugel is super talented. I too hope he finds success. Hate to see all that talent wasted.
He always seemed upbeat on the sidelines even when things obviously were not going his way. I too wish him well.
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