While Kerry Blackshear remains the priority for the Gators’ coaching staff they’re still doing their best to cover their bases by staying in touch with some of the best graduate transfers available. Many of those backup plans have already committed elsewhere but an interesting name entered the portal this past week in Tyler Scanlon from Boston University and the Gators were quick to get in touch.
Scanlon, a 6’7”, 215 pound forward originally from Virginia averaged 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game last season while also chipping in 1.4 steals on defense. The Boston University Terriers struggled last season at 15-18 but it should be noted that they were one of the youngest teams in college basketball last season (339th in experience according to KenPom) so their lack of success shouldn’t be placed on the shoulders of Scanlon.