Florida basketball retains key players following NBA draft withdrawal deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Florida's basketball team secured the return of Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, and Reuben Chinyelu after the NBA draft withdrawal deadline passed on June 1, 2026. This retention marks a significant boost for the Gators as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Both CBS Sports and ESPN have praised Florida's frontcourt as among the best in college basketball. With these players back, Florida is positioned to rank highly in preseason polls, likely at No. 1, bolstering expectations for a strong campaign ahead.
- •Florida retains three key frontcourt players from NBA draft considerations.
- •Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, and Reuben Chinyelu return for the 2026-27 season.
- •Florida is expected to be ranked No. 1 in preseason polls.
- •The Gators' frontcourt is considered the best in college basketball.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Florida a clear 'winner' following NBA draft withdrawal deadline
"Florida basketball gets back all three players who had considered leaving to the NBA draft this summer. That makes the Gators a winner already.
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