Micah Handlogten - College Basketball News & Rumors

The world's tallest teenager becomes the tallest player in college basketball history

Olivier Rioux became the tallest person to ever play college basketball when he made his debut in third-ranked Florida's 104-64 victory over North Florida

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 3 Florida bounces back from season-opening loss and dominates North Florida 104-64

Alex Condon had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Micah Handlogten notched his second double-double in as many games and No. 3 Florida bounced back from a season-opening loss with a 104-6...

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Koa Peat Leads No. 13 Arizona to Win Over Defending Champion, No. 3 Florida

Freshman Koa Peat scored 30 points to lead No. 13 Arizona to a win over third-ranked and defending national champion Florida.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Koa Peat Leads No. 13 Arizona to Win Over Defending Champion, No. 3 Florida

Freshman Koa Peat leads No. 13 Arizona to 93-87 win over defending champion, No. 3 Florida

Freshman Koa Peat scored 30 points to lead No. 13 Arizona to a 93-87 win over third-ranked and defending national champion Florida in the Hall of Fame Series on Monday night

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in loss Handlogten contributed 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-3 FT) and 12 rebounds over 23 minutes during Monday's 93-87 loss to Arizona.

Impact The starting frontcourt of Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu were in foul trouble throughout the game, and both players were eliminated with fouls. Handlogten made the most of his minutes and was particularly effective on the offensive glass (six offensive rebounds). Double-doubles from the 7-1 center won't be common, but he will be in the Gator frontcourt rotation.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida's Alex Condon is staying in school, boosting the chances of the NCAA champs repeating

Florida forward Alex Condon has withdrawn from the NBA draft and will return to school for his junior season

MAY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Princeton point guard Xaivian Lee commits to national champion Florida

Former Princeton standout guard Xaivian Lee has committed to national champion Florida and should immediately help the Gators fill a huge hole in their uber-talented backcourt

APRIL 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Florida gets another championship celebration, this one in the Swamp in front of nearly 60K

Florida coach Todd Golden already has a spot picked out for the Final Four net he cut down in San Antonio

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Florida Gators Big Man Catches Beer While Holding Trophy During River Walk Parade Florida’s Micah Handlogten’s one shining moment came during the Gators’ boat parade.

APRIL 8, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Condon and Gators are tall and long but ready for a physical matchup with Houston in the NCAA final

Florida’s Alex Condon has already been through the physical battle with Auburn’s Johni Broome and came out the other side battered but victorious

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets involved on glass in win Handlogten racked up six points (3-3 FG), eight rebounds and three assists across 17 minutes during Friday's 95-69 win over Norfolk State.

Impact Handlogten's eight rebounds off the bench were big in helping the Gators dominate this game from start to finish. The 7-foot-1 forward was also perfect from the field on three attempts. Splitting his boards evenly across he offensive and defensive ends, while also collecting three assists, Handlogten was the perfect spark off the bench for Florida.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida's Micah Handlogten anticipates an emotional return to Nashville and the SEC tourney

Florida center Micah Handlogten, who gruesomely broke his left leg in the Southeastern Conference Tournament finale a year ago, is returning to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn...

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

20 minutes in 2024-25 debut Handlogten closed with two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals across 20 minutes during Saturday's 88-67 victory over South Carolina.

Impact Handlogten's return couldn't have came at a better time for the Gators, as Alex Condon was sidelined by an ankle injury Saturday and played just one minute in the previous game. Both Handlogten and fellow forward Thomas Haugh will pick up the minutes Condon left behind until he's ready for a return.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida C Micah Handlogten to return from broken leg Florida center Micah Handlogten is ready to return from the broken left leg sustained in last year's Southeastern Conference championship ga...

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Florida's Micah Handlogten returning from a broken leg and with the 3rd-ranked Gators needing help

Florida center Micah Handlogten, who gruesomely broke his left leg in the Southeastern Conference championship game last March, is returning to the court

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Available against South Carolina Handlogten (leg) is available for Florida's game Saturday against South Carolina, according to Graham Hall of 247Sports.

Impact "I'm ready to get out and hoop for the [Florida] Gators," Handlogten recently said. The announcement is surprising, considering he was expected to be out for Florida's 2024-25 season because of a fractured leg. During his sophomore season's 33 games, Handlogten averaged 5.3 points and 6.9 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida basketball leaves door open for C Micah Handlogten to return in 2024-25 After suffering a gruesome leg injury last March, Florida basketball C Micah Handlogten has recovered quicker than expected and could be bac...

JANUARY 26, 2025 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Florida's Micah Handlogten contemplating return after breaking a leg last March

Florida center Micah Handlogten, who gruesomely broke his left leg in the Southeastern Conference championship game last March, is contemplating playing this season

JANUARY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Florida center Micah Handlogten to sit out next season while recovering from a broken left leg

Florida center Micah Handlogten will take a year off to fully recover from a broken left leg suffered in the Southeastern Conference championship game last month

APRIL 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Gators likely to redshirt center Micah Handlogten in 2024-25 Micah Handlogten suffered a gruesome broken leg injury in the SEC Tournament championship game

APRIL 26, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Golden talks Handlogten injury, Kugel, NCAA Tournament prep The Gators are set to open March Madness play on Friday against the winner of a play-in game between Colorado and Boise State

MARCH 20, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Florida Gets Uplifting News After Micah Handlogten's Gruesome Injury The center underwent surgery to repair his fractured left leg on Sunday.

MARCH 19, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Handlogten presence in Indianapolis 'a huge lift' for Gators Handlogten suffered a gruesome broken leg on Sunday in the SEC Championship Tournament against Auburn

MARCH 19, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Micah Handlogten will rejoin Florida for NCAA tourney after breaking his leg in the SEC title game

Florida center Micah Handlogten, who gruesomely broke his left leg two minutes into the Southeastern Conference championship game, will be on hand for the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 19, 2024 • Associated Press

From Kansas to Marquette, health could help to decide NCAA Tournament

Players' health could help to decide this year's NCAA Tournament with many top-seeded and bubble teams not at 100 percent.

MARCH 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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