The Florida Gators are the biggest competitor to the Duke Blue Devils in this year’s NCAA tournament; the college basketball world is officially on notice.
At least that’s what ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg believes, adding on Wednesday on First Take that he was “huge on the Gators.”
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If the topic is arguing Florida‘s championship viability, there’s plenty of proof to back up Greenberg’s claim. Florida’s national profile matches up with the eye test, as they have climbed to No. 4 in ESPN College Basketball Power Index following Tuesday’s win over Mississippi State. From the opening weeks of the season, Todd Golden’s team made their identity clear: this edition of the Gators would be defined by physicality, efficiency and pacing.
The season was powered by numbers that speak to this identity, consistently ranking the Gators among the top in the nation in several categories. Golden was able to translate his philosophy into production like few other coaches in the country.
These five numbers tell the story of the 2025-26 season for the Gators.
Offensive rebounds per game (14.4)
Few statistics define Florida’s season like its offensive rebounding totals. The Gators led all Division I teams with 14.4 offensive boards per game, proof of their elite front-court play and relentless effort. The fueled second-chance scoring and was a large part of why Florida had one of the top offenses in all of college basketball.
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Blocks per game (5.1)
Florida’s shot-altering presence in the paint ranked 15th in the country. Alex Condon and Naismith DPOY candidate Rueben Chinyelu patrolled the interior with conviction. These blocks frequently ignited the Gators’ transition offense, which was highly effective this season.
Scoring differential (+16.3)
ESPN places Florida’s scoring margin among the nation’s best. The Gators didn’t just win games, they generally demolished the competition. The number underlines Florida’s ability to execute on both ends of the floor.
Thomas Haugh’s scoring average (17.1)
Forward Thomas Haugh led the Gators in scoring this season at a 17.1 points-per-game clip. A key contributor to Florida’s offensive engine, Haugh was a huge reason the Orange and Blue posted the nation’s 12th-best offense (87.8).
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Field goals made per game (31.3)
The Gators’ volume of shots made is a result of both extra possessions created through their offensive rebounding, opportunities initiated by blocked shots and the fast-paced style coupled with elite spacing and shot creation. Their 31.3 field goals per contest were top 5 in the country.
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This article originally appeared on Gators Wire: Notable stats from Florida basketball’s regular season so far
