Thomas Haugh - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

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 has Draymond Green to thank for Thomas Haugh's return to college

If Florida wins the national championship next season, Draymond Green should get a ring

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Thomas Haugh's decision says everything about Florida's title hopes Thomas Haugh’s return to Florida signals a clear message. After a tough NCAA tournament loss, his decision could fuel the Gators’ 2026-27 ti...

APRIL 22 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Forward return boosts Florida lineup Haugh announced he will return to Florida for next season, per Joe Tipton of On3 Sports.

Impact This is significant for fantasy managers in dynasty formats, as well as the Gators, as Haugh averaged 17.1 points per game and was projected as a first-round NBA Draft pick. His return ensures Florida retains its top offensive option in the frontcourt under coach Todd Golden.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Iowa Beats No. 1 Seed, Defending Champ Florida in Second Round of March Madness

Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida from the NCAA Tournament, sending the top-seeded Gators home on Sunday.

MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa Beats No. 1 Seed, Defending Champ Florida in Second Round of March Madness

Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final seconds

Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory in...

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

How to live stream Iowa vs Florida: March Madness 2026 NCAA Tournament, TV channel After advancing through the first round, Iowa faces Florida on Sunday in the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. M...

MARCH 22 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Scores aggressive 19 points Haugh posted 19 points (3-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 11-12 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's 73-72 loss to Iowa.

Impact Haugh consistently pressed the action and relentlessly attacked the basket. He made his most free throws since the opening loss against Arizona. The 6-9 junior is on NBA radar and is mentioned as a first round pick in most mock drafts. However, after the unfortunate ending to the season, he may opt to return to Gainesville.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Florida and Iowa square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 4 Florida Gators and Iowa Hawkeyes square off in the NCAA Tournament second round

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

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 Gators and Iowa Hawkeyes meet in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 4 Florida Gators play the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

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

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

It isn't only freshmen making this March Madness special. Here are top prospects in other classes

This is the type of NCAA Tournament that should delight college basketball and NBA fans alike

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

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Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is coming back for his senior season

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

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

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

Florida has Draymond Green to thank for Thomas Haugh's return to college

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

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

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

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

Iowa Beats No. 1 Seed, Defending Champ Florida in Second Round of March Madness

Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final seconds

Florida and Iowa square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

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

Florida Gators and Iowa Hawkeyes meet in NCAA Tournament second round

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

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

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

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

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

It isn't only freshmen making this March Madness special. Here are top prospects in other classes

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