Florida Gators men's basketball officially has its 2026 class off the ground.  Moments ago, Tabor City (N.C.) Moravian Prep 4-star center Jones

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Top-100 prospect Jones Lay signs with Gators basketball

The Florida Gators' lone basketball commit for the 2026 cycle is climbing fast.  This week, Tabor City (N.C.) Moravian Prep 4-star center Jones Lay

‘Tries to dunk everything’: Gators commit Jones Lay breaks into top 100 rankings

Every new rankings update tells a story - who is trending up, who is emerging, and who is turning early flashes into consistent production. Rivals

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Three-star center Jones Lay has become the first commitment in the 2026 recruiting class for the Florida Gators and Todd Golden. Jones, listed at

Center Jones Lay commits to Todd Golden's Florida Gators

Jones Lay, a three-star center in the 2026 class, has committed to reigning national champions Florida, he told Rivals.   The 7-foot, 230-pound big

7-foot center Jones Lay commits to Florida

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