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Florida Gators ranked number one in 2026-2027 preseason poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Florida Gators ranked number one in 2026-2027 preseason poll

Summary

The Florida Gators have been ranked first in the 3MW Top 50 Teams Countdown for the 2026-2027 season. Coming off a national title victory, the Gators return a significant portion of their roster, including key players Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, and Rueben Chinyelu. Florida faces optimism as they seek a third consecutive top seed in the NCAA Tournament despite an early postseason loss last year. Coach Todd Golden's strategy emphasizes fast-paced play and elite rebounding, bolstered by new recruit Denzel Aberdeen, who is awaiting a waiver to play.

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•Florida ranked number one in 3MW Top 50 Teams Countdown
•Key returners include Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon
•Gators returning 70% of their minutes from last season
•Denzel Aberdeen is a key newcomer awaiting NCAA waiver
•Todd Golden emphasizes high-tempo play and rebounding

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1:37 AMYahoo Sports — 3MW Top 50 Teams Countdown 2026-2027: #1 Florida

What they're saying

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Key Returners: Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, Rueben Chinyelu, Boogie Fland, Urban Klavzar, Isaiah Brown Key Newcomers: Denzel Aberdeen*, Domen Petrovic, Arturas Butajevas Key Losses: Xaivian Lee, Micah Handlogten Roster: Reasons for Optimism: A year after winning a national title, Florida…
— Yahoo Sports

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