Handlogten Eyes Fifth College Season
Micah Handlogten, a former Florida Gators center, has entered the transfer portal with the intention of using a fifth year of eligibility to continue his college basketball career.
During his most recent season with Florida he recorded 4.1 points per game and 5.9 rebounds per game, numbers that have attracted attention from several programs looking for experienced frontcourt talent.
The 6‑foot‑9 big man is currently weighing three suitors — NC State, the University of Southern California and the University of Mississippi — according to a report from CBS Sports analyst Jon Rothstein.
Ole Miss Frontcourt Dynamics
At Ole Miss the Rebels are navigating a reshaped frontcourt after the departures of transfers Santiago Trouet and Stefan Cicic, players whose skill sets do not fully align with the demands of SEC competition.
Coach Billy Donnell "Beard" sees Handlogten as an immediate starter, citing the player’s defensive versatility and prior experience as assets that could fill the void left by the departing big men.
The team also benefits from the presence of Rueben Chinyelu, the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, who will share the paint with Handlogten and add depth to the interior.
Handlogten’s eligibility has been extended thanks to recent reforms that allow athletes who have exhausted their initial five‑year window to return for a fifth season, a rule change that is reshaping roster planning across the nation.
If the former Gators center chooses Ole Miss, his addition could alter the Rebels’ defensive schemes and provide a more seasoned presence against conference rivals, potentially influencing the team’s prospects in the upcoming campaign.