Todd Golden’s first year as Florida’s men’s basketball coach had its high and low moments. One of the bright spots was a 67-54 win over then-No. 2 ranked Tennessee. Other than that, the Gators underperformed this season, going 16-17 and losing to UCF in the first round of the NIT. Paired with the departure of [autotag]Colin Castleton[/autotag], the Gators have some work to do in the offseason.
One way to make improvements to the roster is via the transfer portal, and the Gators have their eyes on former Yale forward [autotag]EJ Jarvis[/autotag]. Jarvis, a 6-foot-8-inch, 220-pound power forward, is considered one of the best big men in the portal. He played a vital role in the Bulldogs’ season, leading them to a 21-9 record and their third-best KenPom finish in the last decade at No. 64 overall.
Statistically, he was crucial for Yale last season. He was the team’s third-highest scorer, averaging 11.3 points per game. He is an incredibly efficient shooter from the floor, with a 56% success rate from two-point range and 41% from three-point range. His career high for points in a game is 34, which came on February 25 at Cornell’s expense.
Jarvis‘ trip to Gainesville came less than a week after the Gators staff visited him at his home in Washington DC. The graduate transfer has officially narrowed down his list of destinations to eight schools, with Florida making the cut. Joining the Gators are Cal, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Miami, Northwestern, Notre Dame and VCU.
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