The Florida Gators have added one of college baseball's most experienced and accomplished recruiters to Kevin O'Sullivan's coaching staff, hiring Todd Butler as an assistant coach after three seasons at Oklahoma.
Condon became the third Gator to represent their nation's senior basketball team while at Florida, following Andrew Nembhard, who participated in the 2019 FIBA World Cup for Canada, and Mike Rosario, who was called up to Puerto Rico’s team for the 2012 Centrobasket tournament.
The right-handed hitter put together a dominant freshman campaign, batting .500 with 23 home runs, 18 doubles and 110 RBIs in 58 games. His performance earned him 2026 NJCAA First Team All-America honors.
Although the Gators believe Aberdeen should have no issues with getting his waiver approved, here’s what UF would look like with and without its projected starting shooting guard:
Florida secured two transfer portal additions without losing a player of its own, underscoring the program's stability and strong locker-room culture heading into the 2027 season. Along with the key additions, the Gators signed the nation's No. 2-ranked recruiting class in 2026 as the program aims to return to Oklahoma City.
On June 15, Texas district court judge Ken Curry granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction allowing him to maintain his eligibility and play for the Red Raiders in 2026 — against the NCAA’s better judgment. A week later, the lawsuit was withdrawn.
Booking transportation and accommodation for away football games, prepping for the upcoming application cycle, sending back equipment and uniforms for service and making sure each song goes through the copyright process are just a few of the numerous tasks Watkins takes on in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.
For a week, all but four Florida gymnasts and coaches took a trip to Singapore sponsored by Mokara Gymnastics Academy. The gymnasts worked a camp at the gym from May 26-29, teaching young girls the mechanics of gymnastics, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, recruiting and more.
The Rochester, New York, native visited in August 2024 and wasn’t sure at first if she would make it because of the forecast. The first day was clear, but Hurricane Debby made landfall the second day. The midfielder’s flight back home was canceled and she stayed a few extra days.
The Swamp was a two-day stop on country music superstar Morgan Wallen’s “Still the Problem” tour on May 15 and 16. The music ended a month ago, but medical professionals say heat-related health concerns will only return stronger with football season.
The deal comes after the 7-foot-1 center entered the transfer portal on April 6 following the 2025-26 season, as he awaited a medical hardship waiver for foregoing his redshirt during Florida’s 2025 national championship run.
When Vance Nilsson arrived in Gainesville in the fall of 2024, it seemed destined that he would represent the next chapter in UF’s esteemed long hurdles history. In his senior season at Gilbert High School in Gilbert, Arizona, Nilsson essentially had a flawless resume.
Xaivian Lee, a consistent starter for Florida’s 2025-26 team, agreed to sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. Lee’s contract is a one-year, non-guaranteed deal, minimum salary training camp deal.
On Monday, CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein announced Florida’s home and away Southeastern Conference opponents for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Reiss’ recruiting strategy details several key components: retention, utilizing the transfer portal effectively, identifying high school talent and finding personalities that fit the program's culture outside of just on-court skill. The roster, recently ranked No.15 nationally by USA Today, is filled with reliable scorers, veteran guards, front and backcourt depth and pure excitement.
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