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The Florida Gators earned a commitment from Blairstown (N.J.) Blair Academy four-star center Kamsi Awaka on Wednesday, he announced on social media. He is the younger brother of former Arizona Wildcat Tobe Awaka. Awaka is a 6-foot-10, 250-pound big man who ranks No.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 28

NBA announces 38 early entrants withdrew from draft

Early entrants who played college basketball had to withdraw by the end of Wednesday if they wished to retain their NCAA eligibility.

John Calipari, Arkansas lose star player to NBA Draft

Vanderbilt star guard Tyler Tanner makes NBA Draft decision

Alabama star Amari Allen makes NBA Draft decision

Thunder continue drawing buzz as possible NBA draft trade-up team

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / May 21

Florida basketball’s latest NBA Draft withdrawal solidifies Gators’ No. 1 powerhouse next season

The Florida Gators are primed to be one of the best teams in college basketball next season. Just two seasons ago, Florida won the national championship with Walter Clayton leading the way.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / May 21

Florida Gators baskeball gets massive news the rest of country will view as devastating

Going into the 2025-2026 season, the Florida Gators were seen as national championship frontrunners, and that will continue. After a massively disappointing end to the season in the round of 32 against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Florida Gators had some work to do.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / May 21

Rueben Chinyelu withdraws from NBA draft, return to Florida

Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Rueben Chinyelu withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft and will return to a loaded Florida lineup, the university announced on Thursday.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 21

Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu Withdrawing From Draft

After testing the NBA draft waters this spring, big man Rueben Chinyelu is returning to Florida for his senior season, the Gators announced today (Twitter link).

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 14

Where Rueben Chinyelu Stands on Possibly Returning to Florida Gators

Todd Golden's roster for the Florida Gators' 2026-27 season is nearly complete as the team waits on a decision from one key piece. Rising senior center

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 1

Gators C Rueben Chinyelu Invited to NBA Draft Combine

As Rueben Chinyelu decides between returning to the Florida Gators or staying in the NBA Draft, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year got another wrinkle in his decision-making process by being one of 73 players invited to the AWS NBA Draft Combine 2026, the NBA announced on Friday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 29

Why Florida's International Signing Does Not Affect its Chances of Retaining Rueben Chinyelu

The Florida Gators may have found its next recruiting gem in European forward Arturas Butajevas, who officially signed with the program on Monday. After averaging 15.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game with Unicaja Malaga's U22 team in Spain, the 6-foot-10 do-it-all forward provides a big spark for Florida's depth next season.

Potential lottery pick Thomas Haugh returning to Gators

Junior forward Thomas Haugh was viewed as a potential 2026 lottery pick, but he has decided to put off going pro for another year.

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College Basketball News / Florida Gators on SI / April 20

Gators C Rueben Chinyelu Announces Future Plans

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- For the second year in a row, Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu will test the NBA Draft waters while retaining his collegiate eligibility to return to Florida if he withdraws from the draft.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / April 20

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu declares for NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, On3 has learned. For now, he’ll weigh between his options of the pros or returning to college.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 6

Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu wins Naismith DPOY award after breakout season

Florida Gators junior center Rueben Chinyelu was named the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year at the Naismith Awards Brunch on Sunday at the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s awards ceremony.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 5

Gators' Rueben Chinyelu Adds Serious Hardware After Strong Season

Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu was named Naismith Defensive Player of the Year on Sunday, following his record-breaking junior season. “It’s not about me, honestly, it's about my teammates, it’s about the belief they have me, it's about the chemistry we have, just knowing each other,” Chinyelu said.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 31

Florida Gators Center Chinyelu Earns Prestigious National Honor

After a dominant junior season, one Florida Gators basketball player has been recognized with a prestigious individual honor. According to a post made to the National Association of Basketball Coaches' official X page, Gators center Rueben Chinyelu was named the association's National Defensive Player of the year.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 23

Rueben Chinyelu Reflects on Gators' Career, Upset Loss in NCAA Tournament: 'I Just Feel So Bad'

TAMPA-- As reporters flocked into a quiet and tense locker room after the Florida Gators' shocking upset loss to Iowa in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32, Rueben Chinyelu sat in his locker alone.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 21

Gators Star Rueben Chinyelu Breaks Another Program Record in NCAA Tournament Win

TAMPA, Fla.-- It felt inevitable, and now Rueben Chinyelu stands alone at the top of the Florida Gators' record books. In Florida's 114-55 win over Prairie View A&M on Friday in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64, Chinyelu recorded his program-record 19th double-double of the season with a 13-point, 14-rebound effort.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / March 13

Florida's latest win should frighten NCAA tourney field

Florida's SEC tournament quarterfinal win should frighten rest of NCAA tourney field

The Gators proved they're capable of winning when, to put it frankly, they have no business of doing so.

Pitt's decision to retain Jeff Capel is complicated, puts pressure on offseason plan

Big 12 is already getting rid of its controversial LED glass court

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Florida Announces Rueben Chinyelu News on Thursday

The Florida Gators have had a fantastic 2025-26 season as the defending national champions. Last season, Florida finished the year on a 12-game winning streak, taking home the SEC Tournament title before making it through the NCAA Tournament, beating the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four and the Houston Cougars in the championship game.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 4

Rueben Chinyelu ties Florida Gators’ school record in dominant Mississippi State win

Rueben Chinyelu pulled off an impressive feat with his performance in the No. 5 Florida Gators’ home finale against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Tuesday night.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 20

Rueben Chinyelu, No. 16 Florida dominate the glass to dispose of LSU

Rueben Chinyelu matched his career high with 21 rebounds and scored 15 points for his fourth consecutive double-double, and No. 16 Florida won for the ninth time in 10 games by defeating LSU 79-61 on Tuesday night in Gainesville, Fla.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 19

With March Madness Less Than 2 Months Away, Keep An Eye Out For These Underdogs

With the NCAA men’s basketball season past the halfway point, it’s time to start studying who could be the champions in March. Getting closer to the tournament, it looks like it could be anyone’s year with only three unbeaten teams remaining in the top 25.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / January 12