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UF Men's Basketball Under Todd Golden

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College sports has been completely destroyed.
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I wasn’t a fan of NIL and certainly not a fan of the transfer rules now. I get the reasons why there is a NIL but I thought it would do more harm than good and I believe that is exactly what is happening. Most of these kids could care less about the school anymore.
 
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Total 13 -- (5 are xfer-in's, 2 WO's -- still have 2 open ships)

PG Myreon Jones 6-3 175 Grad-Sr - Birmingham, Al (PSU xfer)

SG Alex Klatsky 6-4 185 rsJr - Colts Neck, NJ - WO

PG Jack May 6-4 175 rsSo - Boca Raton, Fl - WO

CG Elijah Kennedy 6-3 185 So - Virginia Bch, Va

CG Will Richard 6-5 195 So - Fairburn, Ga (Belmont xfer)

CG Denzel Aberdeen 6-4 175 Fr - Orlando, Fl
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SG/SF Niels Lane 6-5 206 Jr - Freehold, NJ

SG/SF Kowacie Reeves 6-6 182 So - Macon, Ga
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SF Alex Fudge 6-8 175 So - Jacksonville, Fl (LSU xfer)

PF CJ Felder 6-7 231 Sr - Sumter, SC (BC xfer)

PF Jalen Reed 6-10 220 Fr - Castaic, Ca
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C/PF Colin Castleton 6-11 240 5th-Sr - Deland, Fl (Mich xfer)

C Jason Jitoboh 6-11 185 Sr - Abuja, Nigeria
 
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I hate losing Reneau to Indiana. With Castleton and Jitoboh returning and Fudge coming over from LSU maybe he thought he wouldn’t get enough playing time to pull a “one and done.”
 
#4 PF Malik Reneau, the No. 28 overall prospect in the 2022 Composite Rankings that UF signed/released, now committed to Indiana.

#16 PF Jalen Reed 6-10 220 **** - Castaic, Cal, UF signed/released commit.
He's now opened back up to all on recruiting. (could be resigned)

PF Duruji opted out to NBA draft.
SF/PF Gatkek 6-9 172 Jr in xfers protal, unsigned.
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Instead of those 2 highly rated Fr recruits, UF now has 2 xfer-ins, with another coming in for a look-see this weekend. Need Johni imo, to soften the blow of the 2 lost recruits....

PF CJ Felder 6-7 231 Sr - Sumter, SC (2021 BC xfer) - 2021 roster

PF Alex Fudge 6-8 185 So - (LSU xfer) 7'-1" wingspan - committed/roster
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PF Johni Broome 6-10 235 *** So - Tampa, Fl (Morehead St xfer portal)
He's visiting this coming weekend. UK & others are also after him.
2021 - 16.8 Pt - 10.8 Rb - 3.9 Blk, 28 Min/Gm, OVC Def PoY - He's really needed.
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CG Will Richard 6-5 195 So - Fairburn, Ga (Belmont xfer)
2021-22 - 12.1 Pt - 6.0 Rb, FG 46.8%, FT 80.4% - OVC All Newcomer Team

PG Trey Bonham 6-0 170 Jr - Mobile, AL (VMI xfer)
2021-22 - 13.6 Pt - 4.4 Rb - 4.0 Ast - 1.2 Stl, FG 53.6%, 3's 36.9% FT 83.1%
https://247sports.com/college/flori...eeves-Will-Richard-Colin-Castleton-186400020/
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Total 13 -- 6 are xfer-in's, 2 WO's -- still have 2 open ships

PG Myreon Jones 6-3 175 Grad-Sr - Birmingham, Al (PSU xfer)

SG Alex Klatsky 6-4 185 rsJr - Colts Neck, NJ - WO

PG Trey Bonham 6-0 170 Jr - Mobile, AL (VMI xfer)

PG Jack May 6-4 175 rsSo - Boca Raton, Fl - WO

CG Elijah Kennedy 6-3 185 So - Virginia Bch, Va

CG Will Richard 6-5 195 So - Fairburn, Ga (Belmont xfer)

CG Denzel Aberdeen 6-4 175 Fr - Orlando, Fl
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SG/SF Niels Lane 6-5 206 Jr - Freehold, NJ

SG/SF Kowacie Reeves 6-6 182 So - Macon, Ga
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SF Alex Fudge 6-8 175 So - Jacksonville, Fl (LSU xfer)

PF CJ Felder 6-7 231 Sr - Sumter, SC (BC xfer)
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C/PF Colin Castleton 6-11 240 5th-Sr - Deland, Fl (Mich xfer)

C Jason Jitoboh 6-11 185 Sr - Abuja, Nigeria
 
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On Monday, the Gators earned their third commitment of the 2022 offseason by reeling in an under-the-radar guard prospect in Virginia Military Institute rising junior Trey Bonham.

Entering the transfer portal following a solid two-year stint in Lexington, Virginia, the All-Southern Conference player was contacted by the Gators as they searched for a viable answer at an empty point guard position.

www.si.com

Gators Transfer Guard Trey Bonham: 'I Would Have Committed Before My Visit' - Sports Illustrated Florida Gators News, Analysis and More

Former VMI guard standout Trey Bonham highlights his road to Florida via the transfer portal, relationship with coaches, Todd Golden system fit and more.
www.si.com www.si.com
 
Just a FYI on getting HS recruits from Florida.
Todd kept the 3-star, but lost the 4& 5-stars. (edited)
While he seems to have done pretty well with the portal so far....

Recruits from Florida with UF Basketball Ship Offers:

#1 PG Jaden Bradley 6-3 185 ***** IMG Bradenton, FL -- signed Bama

#18 PG Tre Donaldson 6-1 190 *** Tallahassee, FL - signed Auburn
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#1 SF Dariq Whitehead 6-6 190 ***** Montverde, FL - signed Duke

#4 SF Dillon Mitchell 6-7 200 ***** Montverde, FL - signed Texas

#11 SF Jett Howard 6-7 220 **** IMG Bradenton, FL - signed Mich

#16 SF Brice Sensabaugh 6-6 240 **** Orlando, FL - signed tOSU

#18 SF Justyn Fernandez 6-5 200 **** IMG Bradenton, FL - signed Mason

#26 SF Justin Taylor 6-4 200 **** IMG Bradenton, FL - signed Syracuse
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#1 PF Jarace Walker 6-8 220 ***** IMG Bradenton, FL - signed Houston

#4 PF Malik Reneau 6-8 210 ***** Montverde, FL - signed Indiana (previous MW signed UF)

#6 PF Eric Dailey 6-7 215 **** IMG Bradenton, FL - warm to UF with +11 other offers

#13 PF Taylor Hendricks 6-9 205 **** Ft. Lauderdale, FL - committed to UCF

#16 PF Jalen Reed 6-10 220 **** Castaic, CA - A MW hold-over recruit.
* He decommitted and has now reopened his recruitment, now signed with LSU.... (edited)

#19 PF Gregg Glenn 6-7 215 **** Ft. Lauderdale, FL - signed Mich
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#7 C Ernest Udeh Jr 6-10 230 ***** Orlando, FL - Signed Kansas
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#4 CG Jalen Hood Schifino 6-5 210 ***** Montverde, FL - signed Indiana
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#27 CG Denzel Aberdeen 6-4 175 *** Orlando, FL - UF's only Florida signed recruit.
The only MW hold-over recruit from the 2022 class that's still with UF.

We'll have to wait for the next class to see how the new guy recruits in Florida...
 
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Current Roster Guards:

PG Trey Bonham 6-0 170 Jr - VMI xfer
PG Jack May 6-4 175 rsSo - WO
PG Denzel Aberdeen 6-4 175 Fr

CG Myreon Jones 6-3 175 5th-Yr - PSU xfer
CG Elijah Kennedy 6-3 185 So -- He's now in the xfer protal
CG/SF Will Richard 6-5 195 So - Belmont xfer

SG Alex Klatsky 6-4 185 rsJr - WO
SG/SF Niels Lane 6-5 206 Jr
SG/SF Kowacie Reeves 6-6 182 So

What can the Gator fans expect from xfer PG Trey Bonham 6-0 170 Jr?
He provides the Gators with a high-basketball-IQ point guard.
In his last 16 Gms at VMI, he averaged 18 ppg, 5.3 rbs, 4.5 ast, with a 2 to 1 Ast/TO ratio.
https://www.si.com/college/florida/...sfer-portal-guard-trey-bonham-scouting-report
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While incoming true freshman PG Denzel Aberdeen is expected to back him up in the point guard role, but Florida will likely look to ease the Dr. Phillips (Orlando) product into the lineup.
Edit: The Bonham / Aberbeen combination seems to have put Kennedy in the exit portal....
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PF/C

C/PF Colin Castleton 6-11 240 5th-Yr
C Jason Jitoboh 6-11 285 Sr
PF CJ Felder 6-7 231 Sr - BC xfer
PF Alex Fudge 6-8 185 So - LSU xfer
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PF/C Jalen Reed 6-10 220 Fr (signed, but has reopened recruitment) Now at LSU
"I am open to the many possibilities while still considering UF as my college home." -- BS
www.si.com

Florida Gators PF Signee Jalen Reed Reopens Recruitment - Sports Illustrated Florida Gators News, Analysis and More

Castaic (Cal.) forward signee Jalen Reed backs off his commitment from the Florida Gators and reopens his recruitment.
www.si.com www.si.com
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>> Do they need NIL $$ to restore Reed's recruitment commit??? 🤓
247sports.com

Gator Collective tapping former players in latest NIL push

Swamp247 sat down for an exclusive interview with Gator Collective CEO Eddie Rojas, who shared another angle the organization is attacking in its quest to build an NIL war chest.
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Reed probably signed on the assumption that Castleton would be gone and he could start right away. (Just a guess on my part) Can't blame the kid for exploring other options while still maintaining communication with the new coach.
 
ocalaman said:
Reed probably signed on the assumption that Castleton would be gone and he could start right away. (Just a guess on my part) Can't blame the kid for exploring other options while still maintaining communication with the new coach.
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Good point.
 
Apparently UF having 5-star #4 PF Malik Reneau in the same class didn't scare Reed off, but Castleton returning for just one season did???
I'm just not seeing it, but I guess that anything is possible....

My own WaG is that he's positioning himself for some of that NIL perk that Colin got to return.
The fact that Reed has not visited nor signed with anyone else yet, seems to strengthen that line of speculation.

But I'm just as clueless about what's going on as any other outsider.
I'm sure hoping for whatever reason, he stays with UF.
 
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Apparently UF having 5-star #4 PF Malik Reneau in the same class didn't scare Reed off, but Castleton returning for just one season did???
I'm just not seeing it, but I guess that anything is possible....

My own WaG is that he's positioning himself for some of that NIL perk that Colin got to return.
The fact that Reed has not visited nor signed with anyone else yet, seems to strengthen that line of speculation.

But I'm just as clueless about what's going on as any other outsider.
I'm sure hoping for whatever reason, he stays with UF.
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Could be spot on....my guess is Reeves did the same thing.
 
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Well, that question has now been answered....

The Tigers confirmed the signing of four-star power forward Jalen Reed via news release. "“It is a special day in Baton Rouge as we welcome Jalen Reed and his family to LSU,” McMahon said. “Jalen is an incredibly skilled and versatile forward at 6-10. He has the ability to create off the dribble and scores the ball from multiple levels on the court."

We got Fudge from them, they got Reed from us. The question is which of us came out better for the swap???

lsu.rivals.com

TigerDetails - LSU signs four-star forward Jalen Reed out of Southern California Academy

Son of former Ole Miss star Justin Reed becomes Tigers' second prep signee under new coach Matt McMahon
lsu.rivals.com lsu.rivals.com
 
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ocalaman said:
Probably because Bruce Pearl is the ultimate sleazeball used car salesman that got him more money than our "Golden" boy could get for him.
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He is actually going to be their main big man there isn't he? Not sure but if things were equal I could see Castleton being here for another season scaring him off.
 
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Well, that question has now been answered....

The Tigers confirmed the signing of four-star power forward Jalen Reed via news release. "“It is a special day in Baton Rouge as we welcome Jalen Reed and his family to LSU,” McMahon said. “Jalen is an incredibly skilled and versatile forward at 6-10. He has the ability to create off the dribble and scores the ball from multiple levels on the court."

We got Fudge from them, they got Reed from us. The question is which of us came out better for the swap???

lsu.rivals.com

TigerDetails - LSU signs four-star forward Jalen Reed out of Southern California Academy

Son of former Ole Miss star Justin Reed becomes Tigers' second prep signee under new coach Matt McMahon
lsu.rivals.com lsu.rivals.com
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Judging from these highlights, at 6'8 or 6'9 200, Alex Fudge seems to be the more quicker, athletic player who can drive by his man guarding him while also playing "above the rim".


Fudge's LSU highlights against many SEC teams.


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Jalen Reed at 6'10 220 is the taller, thicker player that can better body up defensively against an offensive player (judging from the defensive highlights below). Reed may be the better offensive player that can shoot from a distance, too.

 
SF/PF Fudge 6-8 185 - in from LSU
C/PF Reed 6-10 220 - out to LSU

With both Castleton 5th-Sr and Jitoboh Sr likely gone after this season, Reed could have stepped right in to the center position for the Gators. Now Golden needs to get busy recruiting a couple of centers. One off the portal and a 2023 HS recruit. PF CJ Felder is also a Sr.

Mike had that covered with a 5 star 6-10 PF/C and a 4 star 6-8 PF, but they have both bailed out on Golden....
Golden has squat so far for big bodies at C or PF for next season. He's going to need 2 of each (C & PF).
(IF they aren't good enough to go Pro, Jitoboh & Fleder could do a 5th year I guess?)

Just for an Oh BTW for a few here....
SF/PF Gatkek 6-9 172 - bailed out on, or was turned away by Golden
SF/PF Fudge 6-8 185 - Fudge is obviously more talented, but I still wouldn't have minded having both of them skinny twigs, blowin' in the wind....
 
instaGATOR said:
SF/PF Fudge 6-8 185 - in from LSU
C/PF Reed 6-10 220 - out to LSU

With both Castleton 5th-Sr and Jitoboh Sr likely gone after this season, Reed could have stepped right in to the center position for the Gators. Now Golden needs to get busy recruiting a couple of centers. One off the portal and a 2023 HS recruit. PF CJ Felder is also a Sr.

Mike had that covered with a 5 star 6-10 PF/C and a 4 star 6-8 PF, but they have both bailed out on Golden....
Golden has squat so far for big bodies at C or PF for next season. He's going to need 2 of each (C & PF).
(IF they aren't good enough to go Pro, Jitoboh & Fleder could do a 5th year I guess?)

Just for an Oh BTW for a few here....
SF/PF Gatkek 6-9 172 - bailed out on, or was turned away by Golden
SF/PF Fudge 6-8 185 - Fudge is obviously more talented, but I still wouldn't have minded having both of them skinny twigs, blowin' in the wind....
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Well I hope Golden shows he is better in game and doesn't make a habit of slowing things down to create a loss.
 
Gator Fever said:
Well I hope Golden shows he is better in game and doesn't make a habit of slowing things down to create a loss.
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You keep on repeating that same incorrect line of BS freveredbrains.
That's the only habit I can see in this.

Why don't you go take a look at the number of times that a MW coached game was lost in the final 3 minutes when they had the lead, (4-5 times if I remember right) in his years as the Gator coach.
Jus-damn man, he's gone, so why can't you let that lie end here???
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As to KJ to the portal. He was never medically cleared by UF's medical staff an likely would never have been cleared to play at UF, so I don't see this as a big deal.
 
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You keep on repeating that same incorrect line of BS freveredbrains.
That's the only habit I can see in this.

Why don't you go take a look at the number of times that a MW coached game was lost in the final 3 minutes when they had the lead, (4-5 times if I remember right) in his years as the Gator coach.
Jus-damn man, he's gone, so why can't you let that lie end here???
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As to KJ to the portal. He was never medically cleared by UF's medical staff an likely would never have been cleared to play at UF, so I don't see this as a big deal.
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Steve Russell said exactly that about KJ on his radio show today. He said the UF medical staff was never going to clear him to play for the Gators and if he wanted to ever pursue a basketball career he had 2 choices: Declare for the NBA draft and hope a team was willing to take a chance on him clearing protocols and being able to return to the level of play he was at when he had his "incident". Or, transfer to another school who would let him play. He made the only probable choice that was available to him - throw his name in the portal and see if any school was willing to give him a chance. I wish him nothing but the best - but most of all a long, healthy life.
 
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ocalaman said:
Steve Russell said exactly that about KJ on his radio show today. He said the UF medical staff was never going to clear him to play for the Gators and if he wanted to ever pursue a basketball career he had 2 choices: Declare for the NBA draft and hope a team was willing to take a chance on him clearing protocols and being able to return to the level of play he was at when he had his "incident". Or, transfer to another school who would let him play. He made the only probable choice that was available to him - throw his name in the portal and see if any school was willing to give him a chance. I wish him nothing but the best - but most of all a long, healthy life.
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Can't blame the UF medical staff. What they most likely don't want to see is the same thing that happened to Hank Gathers during a conference tournament game back in 1990.

www.espn.com

The tragedy of Hank Gathers and triumph of Loyola Marymount

Loyola Marymount saw its star die tragically on the eve of the NCAA tournament. Its triumphant run remains a thing of legend and mystery.
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