Florida Gators Secure Arkansas Guard Boogie Fland Transfer

Boogie Fland, a highly regarded guard who previously played for Arkansas, has transferred to the Florida Gators for the 2025-26 season, significantly strengthening their backcourt as they aim to defend their national championship. Fland, a former five-star recruit and McDonald's All-American, averaged 13.5 points and 5.1 assists per game during his freshman year despite missing much of the season due to a thumb ligament injury that required surgery. After initially entering the 2025 NBA Draft, Fland withdrew his name and quickly became one of the top transfer prospects, joining Florida alongside Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee. The Gators, coached by Todd Golden, are rebuilding a backcourt that lost key scorers Walter Clayton Jr., Will Richard, and Alijah Martin to the NBA, with Fland expected to start immediately. Though his shooting percentages were below average, Fland demonstrated strong playmaking and unselfishness, including a career-high 11 assists in a game against North Carolina A&T. Florida's frontcourt remains mostly intact with players like Rueben Chinyelu returning, positioning the team as a likely preseason top 10 contender next season.