CBS Sports experts unanimously select Florida for Final Four

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

CBS Sports experts unanimously select Florida for Final Four
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All five CBS Sports experts predict that Florida will reach the Final Four in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Two of these analysts, Gary Parrish and Isaac Trotter, foresee the Gators winning the national championship. Florida's success is attributed to the return of six of its top seven scorers, a team that won the SEC regular-season title last season. Key returning players Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, and Rueben Chinyelu bolster the team, with Haugh designated as the SEC coaches' preseason Player of the Year. The Gators aimed for a deeper postseason run after a disappointing second-round exit in the previous tournament. CBS Sports anticipates a competitive tournament, with Florida positioned as a strong contender.

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  • •All CBS Sports experts pick Florida for the Final Four.
  • •Gary Parrish and Isaac Trotter predict Florida will win the national title.
  • •Florida returns six of its top seven scorers from last season.
  • •Thomas Haugh is the SEC coaches' preseason Player of the Year.
  • •The Gators aim for a deeper run after last year's second-round exit.
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  • 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — All 5 CBS Sports experts pick Florida to reach Final Four
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All five CBS Sports experts picked Florida to reach the Final Four, while two have the Gators winning the national championship.

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