Reigning champ Gators land ex-Princeton star Lee

Jeff BorzelloApr 16, 2025, 09:06 PM ET

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• Graduate of University of Delaware.Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee,

among the best point player in the transfer portal, revealed his dedication to Florida on Wednesday, giving the ruling national champ its replacement for Walter Clayton Jr.Lee just ended up a check out to the Gators ‘campus after trips to St. John’s and Kansas.A 6-foot-4 Canada local, Lee is a two-time first-team All-Ivy League selection.

He averaged 16.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists last season, shooting almost 37% from 3-point variety. Lee also became the very first player in program history to record a triple-double, finishing with 18 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in a win at Saint Joseph’s in early December.Editor’s Picks 2 Related He should slot perfectly into coach Todd Golden’s starting lineup next season, filling the void left by Clayton, the Gators’All-American

guard who helped lead them to the championship game previously this month.With Lee in the fold, Florida is not expected to revamp its roster too much by means of the transfer website. The Gators are likewise losing starters Alijah Martin and Will Richard, but reserve guard Denzel Aberdeen is likely to be promoted to the beginning lineup.Alex Condon, a forecasted first-round NBA draft choice, announced Wednesday he planned to go through the draft procedure, however there’s still an opportunity he goes back to Gainesville

. Golden will bring back starting center Rueben Chinyelu and backup frontcourt players Thomas Haugh and Micah Handlogten.The Gators remain in the mix for transfers AJ Brown (Ohio)and Cedric Coward(Washington State).