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Article: The Best Guards Remaining In The Transfer Portal

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  1. ETGator

    ETGator Long-Time Gator Stuck In East Tennessee Moderator VIP Member

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    By: Eric Fawcett -- May 8, 2025

    With the Florida Gators moving on from the notable recruitment of USC’s Desmond Claude, Todd Golden and his staff will continue to look for a star to pair with Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee in the backcourt. Florida has a starting spot next to proven talent along with a considerable NIL package to offer prospective players which should make for an enticing pitch, and for that reason they should have a fighting chance with whatever player they choose to pursue.

    The Best Guards Remaining In The Transfer Portal | GatorCountry.com
     
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  2. JBSouthpaw

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    We have 2 big men who are at the Draft combine who may or may not come back.
    I'm ok waiting to take another guard after our bigs are sorted.
     
  3. jeffphillips21

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    if any are still left by then
     
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  4. Gators244

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    Can’t wait if you want someone good. 15 scholly’s to work with now. Sign both.
     
  5. tampajack1

    tampajack1 Premium Member

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    As of today, it's still 13 scholarships? The judge rejected the proposal for scholarship and roster limits.
     
  6. Gators244

    Gators244 GC Legend

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    Oh that changes things okay then.
     
  7. rserina

    rserina GC Hall of Fame

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    We haven’t targeted any bigs. That’s a pretty good sign on Condon and Chinyelu.
     
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  8. tampajack1

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    FYI, the judge overseeing the settlement objected to specifics such as limiting the football team roster size to 105, which would result in many walk-ons being thrown off the team. The current max of 120 would have been reduced by 15. The judge felt that this was unfair to the players.
     
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  9. jeffphillips21

    jeffphillips21 GC Hall of Fame

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    I thought Chins is back for sure, Condo waiting on draft feedback
     
  10. Bradass

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    Rueben was invited to the G League Elite camp, which gets a lot of eyes on the players too, and can still result in a combine invite or at least meaningful feedback. He hasn't announced any decision yet
     
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  11. GatorPlanet

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    I expect both of them back, but it's far from a given. I would be very surprised if neither returned.
    If neither returns, we'd be looking at Handlogten at center and Haugh at forward. Two very capable guys. Mikic would be the top backup to both, and Sam Alexis will be kicking himself. Big Ollie, if he continues to improve, would have a good chance to break into the rotation. But we'd probably need to try and add another capable guy from the portal.
    I have confidence that Mikic can hold his own at this level.
    At the three, we'd go with either Ingram or AJ Brown.
     
  12. jeffphillips21

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    gotcha, thanks
     
  13. jeffphillips21

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    The more I watch of Ingram, the more I like him. Think he will definitely be in the rotation
     
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  14. GatorPlanet

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    Eric Fawcett reporting that UF is pursuing a giant Spaniard.
     
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  15. MadduxFanII

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    Unfortunately, the giant turned out to be a windmill.
     
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    I get the Don Quixote reference, but are you saying Fabian's recruitment isn't real?
     
  17. jeffphillips21

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    who is this Fabian of which you speak
     
  18. GatorPlanet

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    Fabian Flores. It's in Eric's GatorCountry article today.
     
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  19. grayg8rstevo

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    Fabian Flores..7'1". Good at offense and defense
     
  20. jeffphillips21

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    nice...

    though hopefully this doesn't mean there's a good chance Condo enters the draft
     
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