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Florida Basketball: 20 day commitment shows realities of modern recruiting

On June 10, Florida basketball got some great news as four-star center John Bol announced his commitment to the Gators. The 7’1″ prospect is listed as one of the top 30 prospects in the country.

On June 30, John Bol decommited from the Florida Gators, and it highlights the new normal in the world of college recruiting.

Florida Basketball: 20-Day Fiance

According to 247 Sports, elements of Bol’s NIL deal couldn’t be agreed upon over the last 20 days, and it led to Bol pulling his commitment from the Gators.

It is a 180 from when Bol told 247 after he committed to Florida:

“It’s a good program and it’s a really good fit for me.