Haugh Commits to Florida for Senior Season

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 21, 2026 12:36 PM ET

Haugh Commits to Florida for Senior Season

Thomas Haugh announced Tuesday he will return to Florida for his senior season. The All-America forward informed the program of his decision.

Return of Key Contributors

Haugh is the third starter from Florida’s 2025-26 SEC championship team to declare for next season. Teammates Alex Condon and Boogie Fland already announced their returns.

Center Rueben Chinyelu is preserving his NCAA eligibility while he explores the NBA Draft process. The roster stability boosts expectations for the 2026-27 campaign.

Career Progression and Statistics

A New Oxford, Pa., native, Haugh has played three seasons with the Gators. He averages 10.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for his career.

His scoring rose each year. He averaged 3.9 points as a freshman, 9.8 as a sophomore, and 17.1 as a junior.

Haugh ranks among Florida’s top 50 scorers. He has totaled 1,111 career points.

Accolades and Program History

Last season Haugh earned All-America recognition from major outlets. The Sporting News and NABC placed him on second teams.

The AP and USBWA named him third-team All-America. He also made first-team All-SEC and was a Julius Erving Award finalist.

He and Walter Clayton Jr. (2025) are the only Gators to garner All-America honors from all four major selectors. Haugh becomes the fourth player to return to Florida after earning All-America status. The exclusive list includes Joakim Noah, Udonis Haslem, and Neal Walk.

Recruiting Background

Haugh arrived in Gainesville as a three-star recruit in 2023. He was ranked outside the top 100 at the time.

Impact on Team Outlook

Haugh was a central figure in Florida’s recent postseason success. He helped the Gators win the 2025 NCAA and SEC Tournament titles.

The team also captured the 2026 SEC regular-season championship. The announcement that “Haugh Commits to Florida for Senior Season” will shape roster planning and expectations.