Florida basketball under Todd Golden: Insiders say transfer portal news, 2025 recruits, roster, best targets

The Florida Gators are coming off their third national championship in school history and first under head coach Todd Golden. However, the 2025-26 Florida basketball roster will look significantly different following the departure of many key players. Star guard Walter Clayton Jr., who was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player, is among those who have exhausted their collegiate eligibility. Clayton became the first player to score 30-plus points in the Elite Eight and Final Four since Larry Bird in 1979, so his absence will be felt in Gainesville.
Clayton came to Florida via the college basketball transfer portal, and Golden will need to replace more than just his star point guard this offseason. Which Florida basketball transfers should fans get to know? If you love the Gators, or want the latest roster updates and college basketball transfer portal news, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at Swamp247, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Florida.
The team of insiders at Swamp247 are providing up-to-the-minute scoop on the latest intel surrounding the Florida basketball roster changes. The coverage at Swamp247 is led by Graham Hall, Blake Alderman and Zach Goodall, who have deep connections inside the Florida program. In addition, Swamp247 also features a message board community visited by thousands of Florida fanatics and program insiders. And right now, Swamp247 is offering 50% off the first year of an annual subscription*, so now is the time to sign up.
The Swamp247 has news out on who is coming and going on the Florida basketball roster. Head to Swamp247 now to see the latest updates.
Florida basketball roster news
There are plenty of moving pieces within Florida’s basketball program right now, headlined by the departures of Clayton, Alijah Martin and Will Richard due to eligibility. Sophomore forward Alex Condon and sophomore center Rueben Chinyelu have both declared for the 2025 NBA Draft while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. Forward Sam Alexis, who played a consistent bench role throughout most of the season, is entering the transfer portal.
Junior guard Denzel Aberdeen is also in the portal, even though he was in line to be a crucial player on the 2025-26 roster. However, Golden was able to land coveted Princeton guard Xaivian Lee earlier this week, and the Gators are in contention for Ohio guard AJ Brown. With so many players moving on, the Florida coaching staff is heavily weighing different options from the transfer portal. Get the latest Florida basketball roster news at Swamp247.
How to get insider Florida basketball roster updates
Golden is expected to go after some big names in the transfer portal, and the Swamp247 staff has all the latest news involving incoming and outgoing transfers. You can only see the latest updates at Swamp247.
Who are the top names Florida basketball is pursuing under coach Todd Golden? Go to Swamp247 to see their insider information, all from a staff who has deep-rooted ties inside the Florida program, and find out.
And remember, Swamp247 is offering 50% off an annual VIP membership for a limited time, so subscribe now before it’s too late.
*Terms: This offer is only available for new members who sign up for an annual subscription to Swamp247. After the first year, subscription will re-bill on an annual basis at the regular rate. 247Sports.com reserves the right to alter or cancel this promotion at any time. Please write support@247sports.com with any questions you may have.