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After much reflection, I am announcing that I am bringing ChompTalk.com to a close. What began as a personal passion project grew into a vibrant community and an outlet for my deep love of sports and storytelling. Over the years, ChompTalk became a trusted source for news, insights, and conversation — thanks entirely to the…
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Just 37 days after Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden cut down the nets alongside his players in San Antonio, the 39-year-old locked in a new contract which will keep him in Gainesville through 2031. Golden signed a 6-year, $40.5 million extension with the Gators Tuesday. Fresh off of a national championship, Florida has its…
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Following the departure of guard Denzel Aberdeen, Florida head coach Todd Golden was in need of another talented guard to play alongside incoming transfer Xaivian Lee. Thursday morning, Golden’s Gators gained the commitment of former Ohio Bobcat AJ Brown. Brown played in 29 games for the Bobcats in 2024-25, averaging 13.2 points while shooting 39%…
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Florida head coach Todd Golden has been busy working to put together next year’s team following the celebration of the 2025 national championship. That task may have become significantly more difficult Friday as reports indicate PG Denzel Aberdeen is set to enter the NCAA transfer portal. On3’s Joe Tipton was the first to report this…
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Florida center Rueben Chinyelu announced Thursday he will declare for the 2025 NBA Draft. He will maintain his eligibility to return to Florida. Chinyelu has opted not to hire an agent so that he can return to Florida after being evaluated by NBA executives. “After careful consideration and discussion with my family, I am excited…
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Well, Gator fans? We made it! Nationals has arrived once again, and Florida has a strong case for making Four on the Floor, at the very least. We missed Regional Championships two weeks ago (sorry, I was moving!) so let’s do a little recap of how we got here and what we’d hope to see.…
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While celebrating the program’s third national championship during halftime of the annual spring game, head coach Todd Golden told fans and media that it was time to “get back to work.” Golden did just that, hosting former two-time All-Ivy League point guard Xaivian Lee, on an official visit. Wednesday night, Lee announced his commitment to…
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Following a sophomore season that resulted in an NCAA title, Florida big man Alex Condon has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft. Condon will maintain his NCAA eligibility and has until May 28 to remove his name from draft consideration. He did mention that should he return to the college game, it will be at…
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Florida guard Walter Clayton, Jr. continues to write his name throughout the program’s record books. He will have one more opportunity on Monday when he leads the Gators into the national championship game. Florida defeated the nation’s No. 1 overall seed, Auburn, 79-73 to advance to their first title game since 2007. Clayton finished the…
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With just 2:59 remaining in the game and Florida trailing 75-66, sophomore forward Thomas Haugh collected a massive offensive rebound off Walter Clayton’s missed three pointer. Haugh then moved beyond the arc and was gifted an open look, which he knocked down to cut the deficit to six. On each of their next three possessions,…
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