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See the full story · 1 sourcesWith the 2026-27 college basketball season less than 100 days away, the sport is already beginning to take shape. Among contenders is Florida , which made headlines by returning its entire national championship core for a third consecutive season.
Beyond the basketball court, major changes are also reshaping the sport. New eligibility rules and ongoing lawsuits have created uncertainty, while the NCAA Tournament is set to expand by eight teams.
ESPN outlined major storylines and things to know , including predictions, top players, new coaches, and more. Where do the Gators land in ESPN's latest offering?
Thomas Haugh was a projected lottery pick before returning to Gainesville to capture another championship two years after the program won it. Alongside Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu, the program locked up its elite nucleus of the Gators' championship frontcourt and will most likely open the season as preseason favorites.
With Dusty May leaving for the NBA, this opened the question for Florida's Todd Golden as a potential name to monitor over the next few years.
After being upset by 9-seed Iowa in the second round of the tournament, the goal for the Gators has been to redeem themselves and bring another championship to the swamp. With the elite frontcourt of Haugh, Condon, and Chinyelu, and the addition of Denzel Aberdeen (pending another year of eligibility) and Boogie Fland at point guard, the Gators are ready to get back to the tournament as a 1-seed and make a title run.
The Gators have two of the top 10 non-conference games this season, with their season opener being against the Miami Hurricanes at a neutral site in Tampa, Florida, and the other being a rematch against Duke in the O'Dome.
The Gators are in a great position to succeed this season in part due to their potential All-American Thomas Haugh. Haugh was a part of the All-American third team last season, and as he returns this season, he is part of the individual award conversations.
This article originally appeared on Gators Wire: Florida basketball storylines with under 100 days to go until tipoff
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