Name: Colin Castleton
Number: 12
Position: Center
Class: Junior
Height: 6’11”
Weight: 231 lbs
Hometown: Deland, FL
High School: Father Lopez Catholic
Twitter: @Castleton_
2019-20 Stats:
| GP | MIN | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | BLK | STL | PF | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 7.9 | 54.0 | 0.0 | 82.8 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 3.1 |
Overview:
The Gators landed Castleton as a transfer out of the University of Michigan. Coming out of Florida’s backyard as a native of Deland, Florida, the lengthy center was a highly regarded recruit in 2018 who had his pick of 21 schools to begin his college career. The big man played backup minutes for the Wolverines for his first two years in the NCAA, but seeking greener pastures, he came to UF to play as the starting center.
The former 4-star recruit hasn’t been able to do much before the 2020-21 season, but he’s been let loose by Mike White this season, tripling his minutes from last season. He’s proven valuable in the paint, exemplified by his performance against Vanderbilt in the Gators’ first game without Keyontae Johnson. He had the best night of his career thus far, putting up a pair of blocks, grabbing five rebounds and shooting 11-of-13 from the field. All of those shots came from within only a few feet of the rim, including four dunks.
It’s unclear how long Johnson will be out of action. However, if he misses considerable time, Castleton could see a boost in possessions as head coach Mike White looks for reliable mismatch options.
In all likelihood, Castleton will be a fixture in the Gators’ lineup through his junior and senior years. He’s the longest big man the Gators have to offer and he has added 16 pounds of muscle since his days as a prep player. As an old-school center, he probably won’t be prioritized at the next level, but he has the building blocks for an excellent player in the SEC.
Video:
For all you guys watching Florida football, understandably, Colin Castleton just did this. #Gators pic.twitter.com/JpLu3ZDlhJ
— Jake Winderman (@jakewinderman) December 31, 2020
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