Rueben Chinyelu - College Basketball News & Rumors

Florida basketball just became the scariest team in America again Florida got even scarier after Rueben Chinyelu withdrew from the NBA Draft and returned to the Gators, giving Todd Golden a loaded roster bu...

MAY 23 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is coming back for his senior season

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is staying in college for his senior year

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Returning to Gainesville Chinyelu has withdrawn from the upcoming NBA Draft and will return to Florida for the 2026-27 season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Chinyelu will return to Florida for his third season with the Gators. The 6-foot-10 big man was an impact player for the Gators this past season, averaging 10.9 points and 11.2 rebounds per game across 35 contests. The former Washington State transfer will retain a single year of eligibility.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Where Rueben Chinyelu Stands on Possibly Returning to Florida Gators Last year's Defensive Player of the Year, Rueben Chinyelu entered the 2026 NBA Draft with the option to return to Florida.

MAY 14 • SI.COM

Recent champs Michigan and Florida headline fields in Players Era as its splits into 2 tournaments

The Players Era will expand from 18 to 24 teams this year and split into two tournaments

MAY 7 • Associated Press

World's tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, signs with UC Irvine

The world’s tallest college basketball player is moving to California

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Florida finds scheduling far from easy with Haugh, Condon and maybe Chinyelu returning

Anyone looking to play a recent NCAA champion with several returning starters should call Florida

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Florida's Rueben Chinyelu declares for the NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is entering the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Declares for NBA Draft Chinyelu has declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Chinyelu will test out the draft process after a successful junior season with the Gators. The 6-foot-10 big man saw career-highs in every major state category this past campaign, averaging 10.9points, 11.2 rebounds and 1.0 blocks on 24.5 minutes across 35 starts. He's already garnered plenty of attention from NBA scouts, given his dominance in the paint and two-way athleticism.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Former Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen heads back to Florida with hopes of getting another year

Former Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen is headed back to Florida — possibly to play basketball again

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

John Blackwell announces he won't be returning to Wisconsin on eve of transfer portal opening

John Blackwell says he’s leaving Wisconsin after scoring 19.1 points per game for the Badgers this season

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

World's tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, is transferring from Florida

The world’s tallest college basketball player is on the move

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Gators Star Rueben Chinyelu Breaks Another Program Record in NCAA Tournament Win Rueben Chinyelu dominated down low in Florida's win over Prairie View A&M in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 21 • SI.COM

March Madness spotlight shines on Florida's 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux

Fans started calling for 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux to enter the game just past the midway point of the second half during Florida’s 59-point victory over Prairie View A&M

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Florida begins title defense with 59-point rout of Prairie View, 2nd-biggest margin in NCAA tourney

Florida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA Tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Florida Gators play the Prairie View A&M Panthers in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 4 Florida Gators play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the Prairie View A&M Panthers

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

After first March Madness victory, underdog Prairie View A&M prepares for defending champion Florida

Dontae Horne, Cory Wells and the rest of the Prairie View A&M basketball program didn’t get much time to celebrate the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

How to live stream USF vs Louisville: March Madness, TV channel March Madness rolls on as USF takes on Louisville in an NCAA Tournament matchup, with both teams looking to build momentum and advance in th...

MARCH 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Florida takes on Prairie View A&M in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 4 Florida Gators play the Prairie View A&M Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Florida's Rueben Chinyelu wants to be able to fix the teeth he could knock out in March Madness

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is as much a force in the classroom as he is in the paint — a double major and a walking double-double

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

March Madness No. 1 seed Florida brushes off SEC tourney loss and eyes a national title repeat

Defending national champion Florida landed a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament despite getting thumped by Vanderbilt in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

No. 22 Vanderbilt stops No. 4 Florida's winning streak to reach SEC Tournament final

Tyler Tanner scored 20 points as No. 22 Vanderbilt beat fourth-ranked Florida 91-74 to end the defending national champion’s bid to win a second straight Southeastern Conference To...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Florida meets Vanderbilt in SEC Tournament

The No. 4 Florida Gators take on the No. 22 Vanderbilt Commodores in the SEC Tournament