Todd Golden has the Florida Gators back in the national spotlight.
While the Gators came up short in their quest to win back-to-back national championships, they should be among the favorites next year, as most of their roster should remain intact. However, there is still potential for a shakeup.
Where Does The Florida Gators Roster Stand Heading Into Transfer Portal Season
Florida (27-8) had another great season, but it wasn’t as strong as the 2024-25 season due to its lack of perimeter shooting. The Gators lost three players to the NBA last season — Walter Clayton, Alijah Martin, and Will Richard — while Denzel Aberdeen transferred to Kentucky.
Still, Florida’s 27 victories are tied for the 11th most in program history. The Gators also won their first regular-season SEC title since 2013-14 and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season.
Looking ahead to the upcoming offseason, Golden has some work to do in the transfer portal. Golden, who is 103-41 in three years at the helm of the Gators, will have to replace starting guard Xavian Lee and key big man Micah Handlogten, as both have exhausted their eligibility. Thomas Haugh, projected to be a first-round pick, is expected to enter the NBA draft.
If Haugh does indeed leave, the Gators will have to rebuild their frontcourt. It will become a bigger priority if Alex Condon and Rubean Chinyelu could also head to the NBA this year. Both bigs are potential second-round picks. One other thing that is known for sure is that Olivier Rioux won’t be spending another season in Gainesville.
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