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What Todd Golden's Contract Extension Means for Florida and the SEC Florida has signed Todd Golden to a 6-year contract extension and we're looking at what it means for him and his future with the Gators.

AUGUST 31 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden gets another contract extension and a $1.5M raise

Todd Golden’s third raise in as many years will make him the second-highest paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

College basketball coaches deliver terrifying warning about Florida's loaded roster Florida received 55% of the vote in CBS Sports’ Candid Coaches poll, revealing how highly college basketball coaches regard the loaded Gator...

AUGUST 26 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Why Denzel Aberdeen is Florida's most important team transfer for 2026-27 After Florida won the national championship in 2025, anything less than that was obviously going to be considered a disappointment. The Gato...

AUGUST 24 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Denzel Aberdeen - Awaits eligibility clarity Aberdeen's bid for a fifth season at Florida remains unresolved after an NCAA appeal victory left his eligibility dependent on a waiver or court order, according to Edgar Thompson...

Impact This keeps the Florida guard's status for the 2026-27 season unsettled. Until a waiver is granted or a court order is issued, his availability remains unclear.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Aberdeen's Eligibility Battle Takes Negative Turn for Gators Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen has been battling to receive a fifth year of eligibility.

AUGUST 21 • SI.COM

Former Gators G Xaivian Lee, C Micah Handlogen Make Next Move After Recent Lawsuit Lee and Handlogten departed from Florida after the 2025-26 season.

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

Gators Basketball Finalizes 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule with Two Neutral-Site Matchups The Florida Gators announced two neutral-site matchups on Tuesday to finalize its 2026-27 non-conference schedule.

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Denzel Aberdeen - Commits to Florida Aberdeen will transfer to Florida for the 2026-27 season, according to The Field of 68.

Impact It was previously announced that Aberdeen would weigh his options in the transfer portal after being granted an extra year of eligibility and he has decided to return to Florida for his fifth and final season. The 6-foot-5 guard was a key piece in Kentucky's backcourt last season, averaging 13.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists across 30.6 minutes per game. Aberdeen spent his first three seasons with Florida and he should compete for a starting role in the Gator's backcourt.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas men's hoops signs a five-year contract to play in the Players Era Festival through 2030-31

Kansas has signed a five-year contract for the Jayhawks to participate in the Players Era Festival

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Florida Gators Basketball Releases Full 2026-27 SEC Schedule Florida also confirmed new non-conference matchups in its announcement.

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Gators to Face Vermont in 2026-27 Season, Per Report The Florida Gators appear close to finalizing its 2026-27 non-conference schedule.

JULY 25 • SI.COM

Gators Add In-State Opponent to 2026-27 Non-Conference Slate Florida is now up to 10 reported or confirmed non-conference games for the 2026-27 season.

JULY 23 • SI.COM

JULY 15 • SI.COM

How the NCAA's New Eligibility Rules Affect Florida Gators Basketball Multiple members of Florida's 2026-27 men's basketball roster stand to benefit from the NCAA's new eligibility rules.

JULY 14 • SI.COM

Gators Add Second Mid-Major to 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule Florida is set to play this mid-major program for just the third time in program history.

JULY 10 • SI.COM

Gators Baseketball Sees Another Piece of Schedule Lock In The Florida Gators get a date and tip-off time for an early season game

JULY 8 • SI.COM

Denzel Aberdeen - Set to begin eligibility waiver process Aberdeen is expected to meet with his legal team next week to start the NCAA waiver process for another year of eligibility, Florida head coach Todd Golden told Joe Tipton of On3.c...

Impact Aberdeen, who transferred to Florida after a productive season with Kentucky in the 2025-26 season, will need NCAA approval to play in the upcoming campaign. His eligibility situation will be closely monitored, as a return could provide the Gators with an experienced scoring guard for the season ahead.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Former Gators C Micah Handlogten's Future Revealed After NCAA Transfer Portal Entry Former Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten entered the NCAA Transfer Portal while fighting for an additional year of eligibility.

JUNE 26 • SI.COM

Florida Gators Men's Basketball 2026-27 Roster Tracker Florida has already re-signed multiple players for next year's team, while others continue to contemplate their future with the Gators.

JUNE 26 • SI.COM

Xaivian Lee Makes Move After Going Undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft Xaivian Lee will have an opportunity to make an NBA roster after going undrafted.

JUNE 25 • SI.COM

Former Georgia Tech Forward Kowacie Reeves Signs With What a journey it has been for Kowacie Reeves, who now has made it to the NBA. He began his career with the Florida Gators, where he average...

JUNE 25 • SI.COM

How Draymond Green Helped Thomas Haugh Return to Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh returned to Florida for his senior season despite considerable NBA Draft hype.

JUNE 24 • SI.COM

Gators Basketball's SEC Schedule Taking Shape Florida's SEC opponent assignments have been revealed for the 2027 season.

JUNE 23 • SI.COM

Gators Basketball Releases Jersey Numbers for 2026-27 Season The Florida Gators released its jersey numbers for the 2026-27 season, revealing one change and the assignments for the four newcomers.

JUNE 18 • SI.COM

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Florida basketball coach Todd Golden gets another contract extension and a $1.5M raise

Kansas men's hoops signs a five-year contract to play in the Players Era Festival through 2030-31