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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 20
Preview: Florida Gators Basketball vs. LSU
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The 16th-ranked Florida Gators men's basketball team is riding high after four-straight wins in SEC-play, including a clutch upset win at then-No.
The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz
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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 / Florida Gators on SI / January 19
Florida C Rueben Chinyelu Rewarded for Strong Week
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- After a pair of double-doubles last week, including one with a career-high 20 points in the upset win over Vanderbilt, Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu has been rewarded for his stellar play, being named the SEC Player of the Week on Monday.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 17
No. 19 Florida upsets No. 10 Vanderbilt in high-scoring battle
Florida's Rueben Chinyelu had 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks, as the Gators upset No. 10 Vanderbilt, 98-94, in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 13
No. 19 Florida uses size to overwhelm Oklahoma
Thomas Haugh scored 21 points to lead No. 19 Florida to a 96-79 win over Oklahoma on Tuesday in Norman, Oklahoma. The Gators' size, including the 6-foot-9 Haugh and 6-foot-10 Rueben Chinyelu, helped them dominate on the boards and in the paint.
College Basketball News / Florida Gators on SI / January 13
First-Half Dominance Surges Florida Gators to Road Win over Oklahoma
Leading for over 38 minutes of Tuesday’s game at Oklahoma, there was little doubt the Florida Gators would take home the win with a 96-79 thrashing of the Sooners.
Florida Gators News / Only Gators / January 13
Florida vs. Oklahoma takeaways: No. 19 Gators continue hot streak by dominating Sooners 
It was never much of a contest Tuesday night in Norman, Oklahoma, as the newly minted No. 19 Florida Gators wiped the floor with the Oklahoma Sooners to win their third straight game.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / January 12
Has Florida's Rueben Chinyelu Elevated to 2026 NBA Draft Pick?
The Florida Gators appear to finally have gotten on track after a shaky start to the 2025-26 season. After winning a national title in 2024-25, Florida is 11-5 heading into its fourth SEC contest.
College Basketball News / Florida Gators on SI / January 11
Gators' Rueben Chinyelu Turning into One of Nation's Best Bigs
There are several names in the running for the best frontcourt player in the country. For Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden, he believes one name in the running is Gators starting center Rueben Chinyelu, following his display against the Tennessee Volunteers. “Incredibly critical,” Golden said on Saturday.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 11
Florida basketball’s Rueben Chinyelu earns all-time praise from Rick Barnes after dominating Tennessee
After the Florida basketball team’s demolition of the Tennessee Volunteers, it was led by many contributions, especially from junior big man Rueben Chinyelu.
College Basketball News / ESPN / January 6
UGA big Cyril tossed for swinging at UF player
Georgia center Somto Cyril was ejected for throwing a forearm into Florida's Rueben Chinyelu on Tuesday night.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 21
Rueben Chinyelu grabs 21 boards as No. 10 Florida routs Merrimack
Rueben Chinyelu scored 14 points and made Florida history with 21 rebounds as the 10th-ranked Gators cruised to a comfortable 80-45 victory over Merrimack on Friday night in Gainesville, Fla.
Blazers Lose Out on Major Prospect Before Draft
University of Florida center Rueben Chinyelu, who worked out with the Portland Trail Blazers before the NBA Draft Lottery, told CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein he would withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and return to the NCAA basketball national champions for his junior year.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 19
Draft Notes: Raynaud, Coward, Combine, Chinyelu, Demary
In the wake of the NBA’s 2025 draft combine, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo have updated their mock draft, taking into account which prospects saw their stock rise – or decline – as a result of their performances in Chicago.
Florida basketball gets 40-game starter back from national title team
Florida basketball continues to reload amid another NCAA title run. Rueben Chinyelu will be returning to the program, according to CBB insider Jon Rothstein.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 17
Florida basketball starter makes NBA Draft declaration with a twist
As Florida basketball will be represented in the NBA Draft with such players as Walter Clayton Jr., another one could possibly be heading on his way to the next level in Rueben Chinyelu.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 17
Florida Star Makes Major Career Announcement After NCAA Tournament Championship
Fresh off the Florida Gators’ thrilling NCAA Tournament Championship victory, Rueben Chinyelu, the team’s standout center, has announced a pivotal step
College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / April 17
Florida center Rueben Chinyelu declares for 2025 NBA Draft, maintains college eligibility
On Thursday, Florida center Rueben Chinyelu announced he will be declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft while maintaining his collegiate eligibility. Chinyelu released a heartfelt message to fans along with his announcement.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Florida Big Man Has Costly Meltdown In NCAA Tournament Championship
The stakes could not get higher between the Florida Gators and Houston Cougars. Both squads refuse to walk out of San Antonio without an NCAA Tournament national championship.
College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / March 17
2025 NCAA Tournament: Updated national title odds for March Madness following Selection Sunday
March Madness is officially here as the 2025 NCAA Tournament field was announced Sunday on CBS, and the first look at the betting odds is here. With the “First Four” set to begin on Tuesday, FanDuel has updated its odds for the national champion.
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