ESPN projects Florida as potential 30-win team for upcoming season

Florida basketball enters the season with high expectations, ranked No. 1 nationally. ESPN's Myron Medcalf has included the Gators among 17 teams projected to achieve 30 wins in the 2026-27 season. This comes after no SEC team reached 30 wins last season despite multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. Florida's roster features returning players, including Denzel Aberdeen, who helps enhance team chemistry. Three players, Thomas Haugh, Rueben Chinyelu, and Alex Condon, received significant preseason accolades, contributing to Florida's optimistic outlook ahead of their season opener against No. 17 Miami in Tampa on November 4.

• 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN projects Florida among college basketball’s 30-win teams