Colin Castleton - College Basketball News & Rumors

Castleton doesn't usually hold back and he's going to let it loose this year The big man looks to broaden his game.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

PHOTOS: Colin Castleton stepped up big-time for Florida basketball in 2020-21 Colin Castleton found a home with the Gators last season, a team that was looking for another big man transfer after the departure of Kerry...

MAY 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Omar Payne joins growing list of players to leave Florida

Florida’s rebuilding project continues to grow

MARCH 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Colin Castleton to lead Florida Basketball over upset-minded Oral Roberts Seventh-seeded Florida Basketball will face the 15-seeded Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in the South Region second-round matchup. Tip-off is se...

MARCH 21, 2021 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

WATCH: Colin Castleton denies the shot in crunch time Florida’s first-round game against Virginia Tech has been a tight one which after 40 minutes of back-and-forth between the two teams, the tw...

MARCH 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tallies 14 points Castleton had 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal during Saturday's win over Kentucky.

Impact Castleton reentered double figures offensively in his second straight start, as the junior was second on the team in scoring across a season-high 34 minutes of action. Throughout 18 appearances for the Gators this season, Castleton is averaging 12.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castleton getting better at kicking it out when double teamed The junior big man is opening up his game as a real focus in the offense.

MARCH 1, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Back in starting lineup Castleton is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Auburn.

Impact Castleton did not start the team's last two games, but will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. The junior is having a good season, averaging 13.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks in 24.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castleton needs to reel in his emotions as Gators take on improved Bulldogs The Gators look o sweep the Bulldogs Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Castleton continues to take it personally when the Gators lose The junior big man puts it all on himself for the team to be better.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Effective off bench Castleton had 13 points (4-10 FG, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 23 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 75-64 loss to Arkansas.

Impact This was the first game after nearly two weeks off for the Gators, and according to Brandon Carroll of Sports Illustrated, Castleton was only able to log one practice over that entire stretch. Omar Payne ultimately drew the start in Castleton's stead, but it was Castleton who ended up with more minutes and the much better fantasy day. Several outlets have suggested that Payne performs better when in the starting five, though regardless of the alignment moving forward, Castleton will almost always be the superior fantasy play. It remains to be seen if his usage will ramp up Saturday in a friendly matchup against Georgia.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Castleton is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Arkansas.

Impact Castleton's dealt with an ankle issue in mid-January but has started each of the last three games for the Gators. The reason behind his absence from the starting five is unclear but there is no mention of him being unavailable at this point.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castleton continues to succeed because he’s never content The junior transfer from Michigan keeps getting better because he works at it.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Colin Castleton joins an impressive list with second SEC Player of the Week honor Florida center Colin Castleton’s efforts in recent games haven’t gone unnoticed. After a big game on Saturday in UF’s road upset over No. 11...

FEBRUARY 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Colin Castleton named SEC Player of the Week Florida big man Colin Castleton was named the SEC Player of the Week for the second time this season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

How does Colin Castleton stack up with other transfers? Perhaps the most surprising aspect of Florida’s basketball season so far has been the emergence of center Colin Castleton. He transferred to...

JANUARY 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Lewis nearing return, Castleton feeling better on injured ankle Florida is nearing full strength again with two key players on the mend.

JANUARY 26, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not in starting lineup Castleton won't start Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Castleton is reportedly available for the contest, but his exclusion from the starting five could suggest he's not ready to handle a full workload. The senior has been hot from the floor over his last six appearances, averaging 16.7 points and 6.5 boards, and should continue to be featured int he rotation when back at full strength.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Castleton (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against Georgia, Nick de la Torre of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Castleton was deemed a game-time call for the contest but will apparently give it a go. The junior big man enters Saturday averaging 12.6 points and 5.7 boards but has taken his game to a different level recently, racking up 16.7 points and 6.5 rebounds over the last six tilts.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will be game-time decision Castleton (ankle) will be a game-time call decision for Saturday's game at Georgia, according to Bob Redman of SWAMP247.com.

Impact Castleton already missed the Jan. 19 matchup against Tennessee and head coach Mike White said Castleton's availability will be determined close to tip-off, though the fact that he practiced Friday is an encouraging sign. He is averaging 16.7 points per game across his last six appearances (three starts).

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis and Castleton game day decisions vs. Georgia Head coach Mike White is hopeful to have them both back.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not playing due to ankle issue Castleton (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against Tennessee, Nick de la Torre of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Castleton suffered the ankle issue in last weekend's game against Mississippi State, but was able to return later. It looks like the team will elect to hold him out of Tuesday's game. We'll have to see if the team's starting center can play on Saturday agains Georgia.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to action Castleton was able to return to Saturday's game against Mississippi State after leaving momentarily with an apparent left ankle injury, Alligator Army reports. He ended the contest...

Impact Despite briefly leaving the game, Castleton still played a season-high 33 minutes. The 6-11 junior does it all for the Gators as he's currently their top scorer with Scottie Lewis in the team's COVID-19 protocol and also leads the team in rebounds (5.7) and blocks (2.3) per game. Castleton didn't appear to be limited at all once he returned to the court and should be a full go for Tuesday's matchup against Georgia.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

PHOTOS: Colin Castleton is a much-needed presence in the paint for Florida Colin Castleton arrived in Gainesville as a transfer out of the University of Michigan though he originally hails from Florida’s backyard as...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Limps off with apparent ankle issue Castleton departed Saturday's game limping after sustaining an apparent left ankle injury, Adam Silverstein of OnlyGators.com reports.

Impact Castleton has been one of the hotter Gator scorers of late, notching a double-double in the last contest versus Ole Miss. It would be a big blow for the Gators' frontcourt moving forward if the 6-foot-11 junior is forced to miss some time.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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