The Gators’ frontcourt just got a major boost for the 2019 class with a major commitment from in-state big man Omar Payne. The 38th ranked player in his class, his commitment to Coach White gives the Gators a major shot of talent into a frontcourt that hasn’t seen a player of his level from a recruitment standpoint in multiple seasons. The Gators were considered to be in good shape for Payne throughout his recruitment and when his transfer to Montverde Academy was announced it really put them into the driver’s seat.
Payne picks the Gators over schools like Florida State, Louisville, Ohio State, and LSU.