Colin Castleton - College Basketball News & Rumors

Castleton sparks Florida to 76-67 win over Florida State

Colin Castleton scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half and Florida overcame a 17-point halftime deficit to beat Florida State 76-67

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Another spectacular performance Castleton produced 30 points (11-25 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and five blocks in 35 minutes during Monday's 76-74 loss to Florida Atlantic.

Impact Despite the upset, Castleton registered another spectacular performance. It was his second straight 30-point outing and this time he also grabbed 12 rebounds to mark a double-double. The senior is averaging a marvelous 25.3 points and 8.7 rebounds through the first three games this year.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball's opening week: Fun settings, epic upsets and more

Basketball on an aircraft carrier, Keyontae Johnson's inspiring return and upsets galore highlighted the first week of the college hoops sea...

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

College basketball's opening week: Fun settings, epic upsets and more

Boosted by Castleton's 33 points, host Gators top Kennesaw State Father Lopez alum Colin Castleton shot 12 of 18 from the field and was 9 of 13 from the line, adding three assists and three blocked shots t...

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Castleton scores 33, Florida beats Kennesaw State 88-78

Colin Castleton poured in 33 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Kowacie Reeves hit two clutch 3-pointers down the stretch to help Florida put away an 88-78 win over Kennesaw Stat...

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

19th straight in double digits Castleton chipped in 13 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, four blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 81-45 win over Stony Brook.

Impact Dating back to last season, this was Castleton's 19th straight performance recording double figures offensively, as the center finished second on the team in scoring. The preseason All-SEC first-team nominee averaged 16.2 points and 9.0 rebounds across 28 starts with Florida a season ago.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gators Basketball 2022-23 Player Profile: Center Colin Castleton Examining the past, present and future of each Florida Gators’ scholarship basketball player for the 2022-23 season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Gators Big Man Colin Castleton Selected to Preseason All-SEC First Team The preseason accolades continue to pile up for Gators big man Colin Castleton.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Castleton earns preseason first-team status in SEC coaches vote Castleton earned second-team All-SEC honors a year ago for his efforts as a junior

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Castleton named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Watch List Castleton was also named a preseason first-team All-SEC member

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gators Center Colin Castleton Named to Preseason All-SEC First Team SEC media votes Florida Gators center Colin Castleton to the Preseason All-SEC First Team ahead of SEC Media Day.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Voted Preseason All-SEC first-team Castleton was named to the Preseason All-SEC first team Wednesday, Adam Silverstein of OnlyGators.com reports.

Impact Castleton is expected to have an outstanding fifth year in college hoops, as he averaged 30.6 minutes, 16.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game a season ago for the Gators. The 6-foot-11, 240-pounder has also added muscle and worked on his outside shooting throughout the offseason, giving him tremendous upside to be mentioned alongside the top players in the country during the 2022-2023 campaign.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florida basketball: Q&A with rising Gators coach Todd Golden

Florida coach Todd Golden discusses his rise from USF to the SEC, the influence of Billy Donovan and more, John Fanta writes.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Florida basketball: Q&A with rising Gators coach Todd Golden

UF big man Colin Castleton returns, boosts Todd Golden's Gators roster Florida big man Colin Castleton will return to the Gators for another season and boost first-year coach Todd Golden's roster.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Colin Castleton Returning to Florida Gators for 2022-23 Season Forward Colin Castleton has announced that he will return to the Florida Gators for a third season.

APRIL 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Florida big man, leading scorer Castleton back for 5th year

Florida big man Colin Castleton is returning for a fifth season

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Florida's Colin Castleton to return in 2022 Castleton averaged a team-leading 16.2 points, 9 rebounds and 2.2 blocks last season, helping Florida to a 20-14 record and an NIT appearanc...

APRIL 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Colin Castleton announces he'll return to UF for another year Florida big man Colin Castleton will be back for another season with the Gators, he announced on Monday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Castleton lifts Florida past Iona 79-74 in NIT

Colin Castleton had 18 points and 13 rebounds to carry Florida to a 79-74 win over Iona in the NIT first round

MARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Solid production despite illness Castleton closed with 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Thursday's 83-80 OT loss to Texas A&M.

Impact Castleton missed Tuesday's practice due to an illness, but he was still in the starting lineup Thursday and put together an efficient performance. With the loss, Florida is unlikely to make the NCAA tournament, but the senior big man still had a magnificent season, averaging 16.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.7 assists in 30.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Thursday Castleton (illness) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Texas A&M, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact There was some concern after Castleton missed practice on Tuesday with an illness. Whatever it was appears to have been minor and Castleton will look to lead the Gators to a win in their SEC Tournament opener.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Tuesday Castleton (illness) did not practice Tuesday, On3 Sports reports.

Impact Florida begins its run in the SEC Tournament on Thursday against Texas A&M so there's still time for Castelton to be ready in time for tipoff. If Castleton is ultimately sidelined, Florida would be without its best frontcourt presence. Tuongthach Gatkek would see minutes at center if Castleton were to miss Thursday's game.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castleton happy for All-SEC selection, disagrees he didn't make first-team The Gators' big man felt snubbed.

MARCH 9, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Castleton earns second-team all-SEC honors Castleton also earned second-team honors last season

MARCH 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ninth double-double of season Castleton registered 23 points (11-19 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 71-63 loss to Kentucky.

Impact Although it just wasn't enough in the end, Castleton did all he could to help the Gators pull an upset win, as the senior led the team in both scoring and rebounding to record his ninth double-double of the year. In 25 starts this season, Castleton is averaging 16.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per matchup.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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