Riley Kugel

Riley Kugel (born November 30, 2003) is an American college basketball player for Florida Gators of the Southeastern Conference.

Riley Kugel
No. 24 – Florida Gators
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
LeagueSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2003-11-30) November 30, 2003
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school
College

Early life and high school

Kugel grew up in Orlando, Florida and initially attended Central Florida Christian Academy. He transferred to Dr. Phillips High School after his sophomore year.[1] Kugel averaged 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game as a senior.[2]

Kugel was rated as a four-star recruit. He initially committed and signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play at Mississippi State.[3] Kugel was later released from his NLI upon his request after Mississippi State fired head coach Ben Howland.[4] He ultimately committed to play at Florida.[5]

College career

Kugel became a starter for the Florida Gators midway through his freshman season.[6] He finished the season averaging 9.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game and was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman team.[7] He considered entering the 2023 NBA draft, but ultimately decided to Florida for his sophomore season.[8]

References
  1. "Irwin Hudson back as Trinity Prep coach; Riley Kugel transfers to DP". Orlando Sentinel. May 20, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  2. Goodall, Zach (May 23, 2022). "Gators Make Top 3 for Guard Riley Kugel; Set to Commit Monday". SI.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  3. Jones, Paul (September 26, 2021). "247Sports three-star Riley Kugel breaks down Mississippi State decision". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  4. "Riley Kugel given release by Mississippi State basketball, may return". The Clarion-Ledger. March 23, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  5. "Dr. Phillips' Riley Kugel commits to Todd Golden's Gators". The Mercury News. May 23, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  6. "Dr. Phillips' Riley Kugel returns to Gators for second year". Orlando Sentinel. April 4, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  7. Rudner, Jacob (March 6, 2023). "Riley Kugel named to SEC All-Freshman team". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  8. Carroll, Brandon (April 5, 2023). "Riley Kugel's Timely Return to Florida is a Multifaceted Victory for Gators". SI.com. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
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