GAINESVILLE — Michigan basketball transfer Colin Castleton received an eligibility waiver with the Florida Gators Friday, adding quality depth to a squad aiming to rebound from a disappointing 2019-20 season.
Coach Mike White enters his fifth season at UF facing questions after a 19-12 finish for a team that began the season ranked sixth nationally. One key area of concern is the team’s interior depth, something the 6-foot-11 Castleton could help address.
Castleton, 20 and from DeLand, was one of the state’s top players during his senior year at Father Lopez Catholic High in Daytona Beach. He averaged 24.