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Florida Gators aim for SEC championship with returning players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:05 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Florida Gators aim for SEC championship with returning players

Summary

The Florida Gators are set to enter the 2026-27 college basketball season with a strong roster featuring returning players, including key frontcourt members. Senior forward Thomas Haugh leads the group, following a standout season where he averaged 17.1 points and earned All-SEC honors. Alex Condon, another experienced presence, averaged 15.1 points and adds physicality and rebounding skills. Rueben Chinyelu, the NABC Defensive Player of the Year, rounds out the elite frontcourt. The effectiveness of Florida's guards will be crucial as they aim to compete for the Southeastern Conference title against strong contenders in the league.

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•Florida returns key players from last year’s squad.
•Thomas Haugh led the team with 17.1 points per game.
•Alex Condon contributes size and rebounding.
•Rueben Chinyelu was named NABC Defensive Player of the Year.
•Florida’s guards will need to complement the frontcourt effectively.

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What they're saying

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The Florida Gators enter the 2026-27 season with a big advantage over other teams. The Gators return their already established core. With most of their frontcourt returning, the Florida basketball program has the size, physicality, and experience to finish at the top of the SEC. Continuity does not guarantee that Florida will win the conference. …
— Yahoo Sports

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