Rueben Chinyelu - College Basketball News & Rumors

Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh lead the way in No. 1 Florida's 83-54 win over Merrimack

Alex Condon scored 16 points, Thomas Haugh added 15 and No. 1 Florida overwhelmed Merrimack 83-54

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Chinyelu leads No. 1 Florida against Florida State after 21-point game

No. 1 Florida visits the Florida State Seminoles after Rueben Chinyelu scored 21 points in Florida's 88-57 victory over the Jacksonville Dolphins

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Chinyelu's career night and Condon's near triple-double help No. 1 Florida handle Jacksonville

Rueben Chinyelu scored a career-high 21 points, Alex Condon flirted with a triple-double and No. 1 Florida overwhelmed Jacksonville 88-57 to win their 36th consecutive home opener

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Scores 21, grabs eight boards Chinyelu supplied a career-high 21 points (7-9 FG, 7-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 22 minutes during Thursday's 88-57 win over Jacksonville.

Impact Chinyelu scored just six points in the opener against Miami (FL), but took advantage of his opportunities in Game Two. The 6-10 senior bested his previous scoring high by one point, set against Vanderbilt last season. He showed off his improved free throw form and is now hitting 64.7 percent of his freebies through two games.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Haugh's 19 points and 10 rebounds lead No. 1 Florida past No. 14 Miami, 77-67

Thomas Haugh had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the No. 1 Florida Gators to a 77-67 win over the No. 14 Miami Hurricanes in the season-opener for both programs

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Snags 14 boards Chinyelu logged six points (1-3 FG, 4-8 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 30 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 77-67 victory over Miami (FL).

Impact Chinyelu led the SEC in rebounding last season and looks ready to defend that total. He did not have many offensive opportunities against the Hurricanes and struggled at the free throw line after hitting 69.5 percent of his freebies as a junior. The 6-10 senior will have a chance to grab more boards on Thursday against Jacksonville.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Florida returns to Tampa with feelings that are 'still deep in our hearts' from NCAA stunner

Florida coach Todd Golden never really planned to open the season in Tampa, the site of one of the most painful NCAA Tournament losses in program history

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Michigan State's Fears, Florida's Haugh headline Associated Press preseason All-America team

Florida's Thomas Haugh and Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. highlight the preseason AP All-America team

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Florida, Duke, Illinois Receive 1st Place Preseason Votes

Florida starts the men's college basketball season ranked No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25

OCTOBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Men's CBK AP Top 25: Florida, Duke, Illinois Receive 1st Place Preseason Votes

Snags 15 boards in exhibition Chinyelu looked like he was in midseason form with 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 FT) and 15 rebounds in 33 minutes in the overtime loss to Baylor in Sunday's exhibition.

Impact Chinyelu was the fourth-leading rebounder in the country last season and he should lead the SEC again in board work. Although his efforts at the free-throw stripe are concerning, the 6-10 senior hit 69.5 percent of his freebies last year. He should be ready for another year filled with double-doubles.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

20 best centers in College Basketball entering the 2026-27 season Ranking the 20 best centers in college basketball entering 2026-27, led by Arizona's Motiejus Krivas, Florida's Rueben Chinyelu and Louisvil...

OCTOBER 8 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Gators Basketball Lands Possible Replacement for Rueben Chinyelu in 4-Star Commit The Florida Gators landed one of the top recruits in the entire 2027 recruiting class on Wednesday, providing a possible replacement once Ru...

OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen 'felt like it was fair' to grant him another year of eligibility

Denzel Aberdeen's return to Florida has been mostly smooth despite waiting five months to get cleared to play

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen gets court injunction to play this season

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen has been granted a temporary injunction that will allow him to play this upcoming season

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Florida embraces championship expectations that come with Chinyelu, Condon and Haugh back

Florida coach Todd Golden insists his team is ready for everything that comes with being the overwhelming favorite to win a second national championship

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen sues the NCAA in hopes of gaining a fifth year of eligibility

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen has joined a growing list of players suing the NCAA in hopes of gaining a fifth year of eligibility

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

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

Three Gators That Could Change the 2026-27 Season on the Hardwood Florida enters the 2026-27 season as arguably the No. 1 team in the country with stars Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu.

JUNE 16 • SI.COM

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

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