Florida men’s basketball’s home finale vs. Mississippi State on Tuesday has sold out, the Gator Ticket Office announced. The sellout marks the Gators’ 10th this season, including six in a row to close their home slate.
 
Rueben Chinyelu stays connected with his community back home, collecting shoes to send to kids in Nigeria. His story and his efforts, which were highlighted in a recent ESPN College GameDay feature, inspired the show to donate more shoes to his cause and resulted in fans reaching out on social media to ask how they could also contribute.
 
Here in Gainesville, he participates in UF’s Climb for Cancer event to provide a day of athletically-related fun for kids battling cancer or in remission.
 
On the court Chinyelu has had an exceptional season, setting Florida’s single-season record for offensive rebounds and tying the record for double-doubles. He has twice been named the national player of the week along with an SEC Player of the Week honor. He currently leads the nation with 11.8 rebounds per game.

2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Community Service Team

Houston Mallette, Alabama

Amere Brown, Arkansas

Emeka Opurum, Auburn

Rueben Chinyelu, Florida

Marcus “Smurf” Millender, Georgia

Malachi Moreno, Kentucky

Jalen Reed, LSU

Zach Day, Ole Miss

Josh Hubbard, Mississippi State

Trent Pierce, Missouri

Tae Davis, Oklahoma

Myles Stute, South Carolina

Jaylen Carey, Tennessee

Chendall Weaver, Texas

Mackenzie Mgbako, Texas A&M

Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt