Rueben Chinyelu, a 6-foot-10 center for the Florida Gators, announced his entry into the NBA draft while retaining the option to return to college. The announcement came shortly after teammate Alex Condon decided to stay with the Gators for another season. Chinyelu had a standout season, averaging 10.9 points and 11.2 rebounds per game, making him the first Florida player in 50 years to achieve a double-double average. He was recognized as the Defensive Player of the Year by the Southeastern Conference and other organizations. The Gators finished their season with a disappointing loss to Iowa in the NCAA tournament, where Chinyelu recorded no points and just one rebound. He has until May 27 to finalize his decision regarding the draft. Meanwhile, Florida's coach Todd Golden aims to retain a strong roster, with several players already committed to returning, potentially setting up a formidable frontcourt for the next season.