Thomas Haugh returns to Florida Gators for senior season aiming for championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:27 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh announced his return for the 2026-2027 season, citing the appeal of developing like professional athletes. Haugh emphasized wanting to contribute to another national championship after the team's loss to Iowa in the Round of 32 last season. Nearly 90% of the team’s scoring from the previous season is returning, boosting championship aspirations. Haugh expressed a strong desire to help lead the Gators to back-to-back titles, inspired by conversations with teammates also returning.
- •Haugh highlights college sports similarities to professional leagues.
- •Gators lost to Iowa by one point in the last NCAA tournament.
- •Team returning nearly 90% of its production from the previous year.
- •Haugh motivated by potential back-to-back championships.
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Like a pro league' - Gators forward Thomas Haugh highlights why he returned for his senior season
"The Florida Gators are returning a massive amount of their production for 2026-2027, and their biggest returner highlighted why.
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