Micah Handlogten, the former Florida Gators forward, announced his move to the Ole Miss Rebels, securing a fifth year of NCAA eligibility after a three‑season tenure in Gainesville.
During his time with the Gators he helped the team capture the SEC regular‑season championship and reach the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament, averaging 4.2 points and six rebounds per game.
Handlogten’s college résumé also includes a freshman‑year honor as Sun Belt Freshman of the Year at Marshall University, where he first honed the skills that later attracted SEC attention.
Although he tested the NBA waters by appearing in the Utah Jazz summer league, he ultimately opted against signing a contract, choosing instead to remain in college.
In a strategic decision, he elected to forgo a redshirt year and returned to Florida in the 2024‑25 season to support the Gators’ national championship push, a commitment that culminated in a late‑February return to Gainesville for a matchup against his new program.
A Fifth‑Year Return
The upcoming contest will mark Handlogten’s first appearance against the Rebels since his transfer, a narrative that underscores the fluidity of modern college basketball rosters.
Fans in both Gainesville and Oxford are eager to see how the veteran forward’s experience translates to a new environment, where he hopes to contribute to a championship‑contending squad.