What Boogie Fland Brings The Gators

Flames erupt from the backboard during the first half as the Florida Gators mens basketball team hosts the University of Kentucky Wildcats at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Florida. February 22nd, 2023. Gator Country Photo by David Bowie.It might have taken until deep into the transfer portal season but the Florida Gators finally landed a top target to complete their new backcourt with the addition of Arkansas’ Boogie Fland. Coming out of high school Fland was an elite recruit ranking 20th in the class of 2024. As a freshman he didn’t disappoint, averaging 13.5 points and 5.1 assists per game in 21 games–a year that was shortened due to a thumb injury that took Fland out of most of SEC play. He did return for the NCAA Tournament, but after about two months off he wasn’t able to immediately play his best basketball. After the freshman season at Arkansas Fland was looking for a new opportunity and the Gators gave him just that–a chance to play for the defending National Championships in a different offensive system that could give him the opportunity to showcase more of what his game has to offer. Let’s talk about what those different skills are.

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