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Florida basketball entered the 2026-27 season with national championship aspirations, and its biggest star is already drawing attention as a potential first-round NBA Draft selection.
The Athletic named Gators fourth-year forward Thomas Haugh among 10 college basketball players to watch for the 2027 NBA Draft .
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Haugh, a third-team All-American last season, chose to return to Gainesville despite generating first-round draft buzz after his junior campaign.
The 6-foot-9-inch wing was considered a potential first-round selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, with some projections placing him in the lottery.
While the 2027 draft class is considered less talented than in prior years, the return of experienced players like Haugh could add depth to a group expected to feature several highly regarded first-year players.
Haugh's appeal comes largely from his versatility. After transitioning from power forward to small forward last season, he showed he could contribute as a high-level three-and-D wing, combining size and skill with the defensive mobility to guard multiple positions.
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The Florida standout opened his senior campaign with an impressive all-around performance against Miami on Monday, recording 19 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals.
A performance that offered an early glimpse of the production Haugh could provide throughout the season as he looks to improve his draft stock while leading the Gators to another national championship.
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden and Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas talk before the game at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden talks with Florida Gators center Alex Condon (21), Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) and team before a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) grabs a rebound over Miami Hurricanes center Somto Cyril (2) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) dunks the ball over Miami Hurricanes center Somto Cyril (2) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) shoots the ball over Miami Hurricanes forward Caleb Gaskins (11) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators center Alex Condon (21) posts up against Miami Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) shoots over Miami Hurricanes guard Acaden Lewis (55) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators center Alex Condon (21) defends Miami Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) attempts a layup over Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden gestures during the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Domen Petrovic (19) gestures after a three point basket during the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes center Somto Cyril (2) battles for a loose ball with Florida Gators forward Domen Petrovic (19) and Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) celebrates during the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Brent Bland (1) drives to the basket past Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes center Egor Ryzhov (10) shoots the ball over Florida Gators center Alex Condon (21) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) high fives Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) during the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Urban Klavzar (7) fights for the ball with Miami Hurricanes center Somto Cyril (2) and Miami Hurricanes guard Brent Bland (1) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Domen Petrovic (19) and Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) talk during the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden and Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas talk before the game at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden and Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas talk before the game at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden talks with Florida Gators center Alex Condon (21), Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) and team before a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Final score, recap, highligths from Florida's season-opening win vs Miami
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) grabs a rebound over Miami Hurricanes center Somto Cyril (2) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Final score, recap, highligths from Florida's season-opening win vs Miami
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) dunks the ball over Miami Hurricanes center Somto Cyril (2) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) shoots the ball over Miami Hurricanes forward Caleb Gaskins (11) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators center Alex Condon (21) posts up against Miami Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) shoots over Miami Hurricanes guard Acaden Lewis (55) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators center Alex Condon (21) defends Miami Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Shelton Henderson (7) attempts a layup over Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden gestures during the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Domen Petrovic (19) gestures after a three point basket during the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes center Somto Cyril (2) battles for a loose ball with Florida Gators forward Domen Petrovic (19) and Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) celebrates during the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Brent Bland (1) drives to the basket past Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes center Egor Ryzhov (10) shoots the ball over Florida Gators center Alex Condon (21) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) high fives Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) during the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Urban Klavzar (7) fights for the ball with Miami Hurricanes center Somto Cyril (2) and Miami Hurricanes guard Brent Bland (1) during the first half at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTO: Top highlights from Florida vs Miami in season opener
Nov 2, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Domen Petrovic (19) and Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) talk during the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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