Next up is #2 Riley Kugel . . . Overall Scored 9.9 points per game during his freshman season at Florida, and his 12.6 scoring average in SEC play was the highest by a Florida freshman since Bradley Beal in 2011-12. Earned SEC All-Freshman honors in 2022-23. A skilled scorer from multiple levels with great athleticism. Rated No. 48 in the 247Sports national rankings with a four-star designation from 247Sports and ESPN. 2022-23, Freshman Season Earned SEC All-Freshman honors as he averaged 9.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, shooting .456 from the field and .376 from 3-point range. Averaged 12.6 points per game in SEC play, the most by a Florida freshman since Bradley Beal's 14.4 per game in 2011-12. His 10-game streak in double figures to close the season marked the longest by a UF freshman since Bradley Beal (10, 2011-12). Kugel averaged 17.3 points per game over that stretch. Became the first UF freshman with back-to-back 20-point games since Kenny Boynton (2009-10) with 24 vs. Kentucky and 20 at Vanderbilt. Scored a season-high 24 points vs. Kentucky, the most points by a Florida freshman in four years (Noah Locke, 27, 1/22/19 vs. Texas A&M) and the fourth-most over the last decade. Scored 14 points in the win vs. South Carolina, all in the second half. Scored 13 points in the win vs. #20 Missouri, including a pair of early 3-pointers that helped keep the Gators in the game. Had a huge +21 plus-minus in the win at LSU to go along with seven points, including a 3-pointer that opened up an eight-point lead in the second half. Prep Second-team FABC All-State honoree in 2022, averaging 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Helped bring Dr. Phillips its first state championship in school history, scoring 13 points in the 2021 7A title game. Scored 27 points in the 2022 state semifinals, ultimately helping Dr. Phillips to a Class 7A state runner-up finish. Rated No. 48 in the 247Sports national rankings with a four-star designation from 247Sports and ESPN. Also played baseball, football and track growing up. Personal Parents are Alethea Kugel and Sam Estelle. Siblings are Zayd Kugel and Isaiah Richardson. Came to Florida because he is at home. Off the Court Chose #2 because it represents my life. Favorite food: Chipotle If he could have a superpower: Teleportation Favorite quote: “GOD DID” Hidden talent: Golfing If he could have dinner with any three people: Mom and two brothers Favorite NBA player: Kevin Durant Favorite athlete outside the NBA: Israel Adesanya Favorite place he’s traveled: Texas Favorite holiday and why: Christmas, because everybody’s in a good mood Favorite movie or TV show: Power Favorite book: The Bible Source: Riley Kugel - Men's Basketball - Florida Gators
