April 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gaters Center Ruben Chinielu (9) cut a net of net after defeating Houston Kugars at the National Championship Game of the last four of the 2025 NCAA tournament in Almodome. Compulsory Credit: Robert Deut-Imagon Picture
CBS Sports said on Monday that the first Florida center Ruben Chinyalu withdrew from the NBA draft and would return to the defending champion gates for 2025-26 seasons.
6 -Foot -10 Chinyalu attended the NBA G League Elite Camp last week.
Chinielu started 6.0 points in 40 and 6.6 rebounds for gates in the previous season, which was his first in Gainsville. He played as a new 2023-24 person in the state of Washington.
So far, Chinyalu is the only starter to return from last year’s championship team. Alex Condon also announced for the draft of 25–26 June and decided to stay or return in Florida by 28 May.
Guards Walter Clayton Jr., Alija Martin and Will Richard are all out of eligibility.
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