Thomas Haugh is among the five AP Preseason All-America honorees.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Men's Basketball
Florida senior Thomas Haugh has been named to the five-man preseason Associated Press All-America team, the AP announced on Wednesday.
The New Oxford, Pa., native has averaged 10.1 points and 5.3 rebounds throughout his three seasons at Florida, seeing his scoring average jump each season, from 3.9 as a freshman to 9.8 as a sophomore and 17.1 as a junior. He earned second-team All-America honors from The Sporting News and NABC and third-team honors from the AP and USBWA last season, joining Walter Clayton Jr. (2025) as the only Gators to earn All-America honors from all four major selectors.
Haugh earned 56 of a possible 58 votes, while teammates Rueben Chinyelu and Alex Condon also received votes from the media panel.
The No. 1 Gators take the floor next on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in a home exhibition vs. Stetson at 7 p.m. on SEC+.
AP Preseason All-America Honors
Single-Game Tickets
Single-game tickets for seven early-season Florida men's basketball games are on sale now, including the Gators' Oct. 27 exhibition game and all nonconference games except for Duke. Single-game tickets for the 10 remaining home games will be go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 27.
SEC Saturday Packs
The SEC Saturday Pack includes all five Saturday home SEC dates, with games vs. Vanderbilt, Texas, Missouri, Georgia and Kentucky.
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The New Oxford, Pa., native has averaged 10.1 points and 5.3 rebounds throughout his three seasons at Florida, seeing his scoring average jump each season, from 3.9 as a freshman to 9.8 as a sophomore and 17.1 as a junior. He earned second-team All-America honors from The Sporting News and NABC and third-team honors from the AP and USBWA last season, joining Walter Clayton Jr. (2025) as the only Gators to earn All-America honors from all four major selectors.
Haugh earned 56 of a possible 58 votes, while teammates Rueben Chinyelu and Alex Condon also received votes from the media panel.
The No. 1 Gators take the floor next on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in a home exhibition vs. Stetson at 7 p.m. on SEC+.
AP Preseason All-America Honors
| Player | Team | Votes |
| Jeremy Fears Jr. | Michigan State | 57 |
| Thomas Haugh | Florida | 56 |
| Tyler Tanner | Vanderbilt | 43 |
| David Mirkovic | Illinois | 24 |
| Motiejus Krivas | Arizona | 17 |
Single-Game Tickets
Single-game tickets for seven early-season Florida men's basketball games are on sale now, including the Gators' Oct. 27 exhibition game and all nonconference games except for Duke. Single-game tickets for the 10 remaining home games will be go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 27.
SEC Saturday Packs
The SEC Saturday Pack includes all five Saturday home SEC dates, with games vs. Vanderbilt, Texas, Missouri, Georgia and Kentucky.
Get Swamp Certified
Gator fans can verify their identity to become Swamp Certified and unlock access to exclusive ticket opportunities, including select presales before tickets go on sale to the general public. Fans are also encouraged to complete the Gators Ticket Interest Form to receive information on future ticket opportunities, including mini plans, single-game tickets, premium seating and group options.
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