Fansided · Jan 15
Florida’s not-so-hidden weapon somehow still feels invisible
Jan 10, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0), Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) forward Thomas Haugh (10) and head coach Todd Golden celebrate after a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn ImagesWhen Rueben Chinyelu declared for the NBA Draft after last season, most fans correctly assumed he would withdraw and come back to Florida ahead of the 2025-26 season. Chinyelu was a valuable asset to Florida’s national title run last season, but he didn’t feel like a player who was NBA-ready.