The University of Florida announced the jersey numbers that its men’s basketball team will wear during the 2026‑27 season, a list that blends continuity with fresh faces as the program looks to defend its status as a national title contender.
Returning Players Stick With Familiar Digits
The coaching staff confirmed that the majority of scholarship athletes will retain the numbers they wore a year ago, preserving a sense of identity for a squad that returns several key contributors.
Among those staying put are forward Thomas Haugh, big man Alex Condon and forward Rueben Chinyelu, each of whom will again sport the jerseys that helped them earn significant minutes last season.
Guard AJ Brown, a standout from the previous campaign, will make the only numerical change among returning players, moving from No. 23 to No. 3, a switch that has generated buzz among fans.
Newcomers Receive Their Assigned Numbers
Four freshmen who have joined the program have been allocated specific numbers as they prepare to make their mark in Gainesville.
Denzel Aberdeen, Jones Lay, Domen Petrovic and Arturas Butajevas each received a designated numeral, with Aberdeen expected to seek a waiver that would grant him an additional year of eligibility before the season begins.
Season Outlook
The excitement surrounding the roster extends beyond the numbers themselves; Florida enters the campaign ranked No. 1 in preseason polls, a testament to the belief that the Gators possess the depth and talent to chase a championship.
Coach Todd Golden, who has overseen the team’s recent resurgence, expressed confidence that the blend of experienced returnees and promising newcomers positions the Gators to compete at the highest level.
The depth chart also includes guards Boogie Fland and Alex Lloyd, forwards Urban Klavzar and Alex Kovatchev, and versatile players CJ Ingram II, Viktor Mikic and Isaiah Brown, all of whom are expected to contribute.
The upcoming schedule will test the squad early, but the players and staff remain focused on translating preseason optimism into tangible results on the court.