<p>Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) discuss all things Florida and SEC basketball.</p><p>On this episode, Florida All-American Thomas Haugh has elected to return to school, becoming the first projected lottery pick to return to college since Miles Bridges in 2017. </p><p>What Haugh&#39;s impact means for his legacy as a Gator and Florida&#39;s 2026-27 outlook.</p><p>Plus, thoughts on an incredible job of roster retention by Florida&#39;s staff. </p><p>Finally, why Haugh&#39;s return-- along with the other vital pieces retained by Florida, including Haugh&#39;s best friend, Alex Condon, are precisely why NIL is great for college sports. Investing in winning should be the norm and expectation at Florida, and there will be no better advertisement for that than the 2026-27 Gators basketball team.</p>

Florida Basketball Hour

Neil Blackmon and Eric Fawcett

Haugh Hyped? One last ride for an all-time Gator

APR 22, 202622 MIN
Florida Basketball Hour

Haugh Hyped? One last ride for an all-time Gator

APR 22, 202622 MIN

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<p>Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) and Eric Fawcett (Gator Country, Basket Under Review) discuss all things Florida and SEC basketball.</p><p>On this episode, Florida All-American Thomas Haugh has elected to return to school, becoming the first projected lottery pick to return to college since Miles Bridges in 2017. </p><p>What Haugh&#39;s impact means for his legacy as a Gator and Florida&#39;s 2026-27 outlook.</p><p>Plus, thoughts on an incredible job of roster retention by Florida&#39;s staff. </p><p>Finally, why Haugh&#39;s return-- along with the other vital pieces retained by Florida, including Haugh&#39;s best friend, Alex Condon, are precisely why NIL is great for college sports. Investing in winning should be the norm and expectation at Florida, and there will be no better advertisement for that than the 2026-27 Gators basketball team.</p>