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Returning to Gators Kovatchev will return to Florida for his junior season, per his personal X account.

Impact Kovatchev was a non-factor with Florida in 2025-26 after he transferred from Sacramento State. The 6-foot-5 guard only played in 15 games, averaging 3.2 minutes. However, he'll return to Gainesville for his senior season, and will look for his role to increase in the Gators' backcourt.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Xaivian Lee and Thomas Haugh lead No. 23 Florida to a 90-60 victory over Colgate

Xaivian Lee scored 19 points, Thomas Haugh added 17 and No. 23 Florida pulled away late to beat Colgate 90-60 and extend its home-winning streak against nonconference opponents to...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays in scrimmage Kovatchev (leg) participated in a scrimmage Saturday and will be available to face Arizona in the season opener Nov. 3, according to Zach Alboverdi of On3.com.

Impact Kovatchev dealt with a leg injury in the offseason, but he recovered and participated in the team's preseason scrimmages. Still, the sophomore guard isn't likely to have a big role in Florida's rotation.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida basketball fills out roster with Sacramento State transfer guard Florida basketball filled its final scholarship spot on the 2025-26 roster with another transfer. landing guard Alex Kovatchev from Sacramen...

JULY 14, 2025 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Florida basketball adds guard Alex Kovatchev to roster via transfer portal Florida basketball snatched former Sacramento State guard Alex Kovatchev to the Gators' 2025-26 roster through the NCAA transfer portal.

JULY 14, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Commits to Florida Kovatchev has committed to transfer to Florida on Monday, per GatorsWire.com.

Impact Kovatchev joins the Gators after two seasons at Sacramento State. The 6-foot-5 guard was limited to just four games last year before suffering a season-ending injury, averaging 8.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 0.3 assists. He'll reunite with former teammate Alex Condon, with whom he won a gold medal playing U20 basketball in Western Australia.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE