Florida men’s basketball senior
Xaivian Lee has been named to the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason List, the Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday. The West Award is part of the Naismith Starting 5 positional awards.
A two-time first-team All-Ivy League performer at Princeton, Lee transferred to UF this offseason after averaging 16.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists last season. A Toronto native, Lee has tallied 1,154 points, 406 rebounds, 302 assists and 124 3-point field goals in three career seasons entering 2025-26.
Lee joins backcourt mate
Boogie Fland as a preseason Naismith Starting 5 honoree, with Fland named to the Bob Cousy Award watch list on Monday. The West Award has been presented since 2015, and the Gators’
Alijah Martin was on last season’s midseason watch list.
Jerry West Award Preseason Watch List
| Brayden Burries |
Arizona |
| Richie Saunders |
BYU |
| Josh Dix |
Creighton |
| Isaiah Evans |
Duke |
| Xaivian Lee |
Florida |
| Emmanuel Sharp |
Houston |
| Kylan Boswell |
Illinois |
| PJ Haggerty |
Kansas State |
| Otega Oweh |
Kentucky |
| Ryan Conwell |
Louisville |
| Seth Trimble |
North Carolina |
| Anthony Roy |
Oklahoma State |
| Jason Edwards |
Providence |
| Ian Jackson |
St. John’s |
| Solo Ball |
UConn |
| Rodney Rice |
USC |
| Mason Falslev |
Utah State |
| Malik Thomas |
Virginia |
| Wesley Yates III |
Washington |
| John Blackwell |
Wisconsin |
2025-26 Florida Men’s Basketball Ticket Information
Traditional season tickets are officially SOLD OUT for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Arena Pass
Arena Passes are officially SOLD OUT for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Single Games
Single-game tickets for the 2025-26 Florida men’s basketball season are now on sale.
Fans can purchase tickets at FloridaGators.com, by calling the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683, or in person at Gate 2 on the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
All Gators Weekend Pack
The All Gators Weekend Pack is now available, which includes the Florida men’s basketball game against Merrimack on Friday, November 21, and the Florida football game against Tennessee on Saturday, November 22, for only $149 plus taxes/fees.
All fans attending the Merrimack men’s basketball game will receive a 2025 NCAA National Championship replica ring, presented by Meldon Law.
