Xaivian Lee talks recruitment to Florida, playing in SEC

The Florida Gators basketball team celebrates their 2025 national championship at halftime of the 2025 Florida Gators Ornage & Blue Game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. April 12th, 2025. Gator Country Photo by David Bowie.One of Florida’s biggest splashes in the transfer portal this offseason was the addition of Princeton guard Xaivian Lee, who averaged 16.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists last season. The local media caught up with Lee after the Gators held their first organized summer workout on Tuesday afternoon.

Here’s the Q&A from the press conference.

What went into the decision to join forces with Todd [Golden] down here?

“Yeah, I mean, for me, it was a pretty…