Gators Players Win Fifth Year Eligibility | SEC Basketball News

Two former Florida Gators, Xaivian Lee and Micah Handlogten, are getting a second chance at college basketball thanks to landmark court rulings. Lee, a sharpshooting guard, and Handlogten, a bruising center, both faced eligibility roadblocks under the NCAA’s new five-for-five model—but legal victories have cleared their paths. Lee, averaging over 11 points per game, is set to enter the Transfer Portal before August 25, while Handlogten, battling injuries, seeks a medical waiver and is eyed by NC State, Ole Miss, and USC. Neither will return to Gainesville—Florida’s roster is full, with Denzel Aberdeen also slated for his final season. As the Gators gear up for their Nov. 2 opener against Miami, these rulings underscore a turbulent, evolving landscape in college sports where athletes are fighting back against restrictive rules. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d449874224a1d47d