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Florida Gators prepare for season with championship core returning

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:31 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Florida Gators prepare for season with championship core returning

Summary

The Florida Gators are gearing up for the 2026-27 college basketball season, which starts in under 100 days. The team is returning its entire national championship core, including projected All-American Thomas Haugh, after an early tournament exit last season. Key non-conference matchups include a season opener against the Miami Hurricanes and a rematch with Duke. Changes in eligibility rules and an expanded NCAA Tournament further surround the upcoming season. Coach Todd Golden faces scrutiny following Dusty May's departure to the NBA.

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Key Details

•Florida returns national championship core for third consecutive season.
•Projected lottery pick Thomas Haugh leads a strong frontcourt.
•Upcoming matchups include Miami and Duke early in the season.
•NCAA Tournament expansion adds eight teams for this season.
•Todd Golden's coaching future is uncertain after May's exit.

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7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Florida basketball storylines with under 100 days to go until tipoff

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With the college basketball season less than 100 days away, we take a look at some of the top storylines, players and games for the Florida Gators.
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