Thomas Haugh, a junior forward on the Florida Gators men’s basketball team, has achieved significant recognition in collegiate basketball. He has been honored as a second-team All-American by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and a third-team All-American by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). These acknowledgments highlight his impressive performance throughout the season.
Historic Achievement for Thomas Haugh
Haugh is the second player in Florida’s history to receive All-America selections from all four consensus organizations. Previously, Walter Clayton Jr. also secured similar honors in 2025. Other notable players, Joakim Noah (2007) and Scottie Wilbekin (2014), received recognitions from three of the four bodies.
Impressive Consensus Selection
In addition to his latest honors from the NABC and USBWA, Haugh received second-team recognition from The Sporting News and a third-team nod from the Associated Press. His performance has placed him among the elite in collegiate basketball.
NCAA Tournament Outlook
The Gators are set to begin their NCAA Tournament campaign on Friday in Tampa. They will face either Lehigh or Prairie View A&M in the preliminary rounds.
NABC Division I All-America Teams
| First Team | Second Team | Third Team |
|---|---|---|
| Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas | Kingston Flemings, Houston | Jaden Bradley, Arizona |
| Cameron Boozer, Duke | Thomas Haugh, Florida | Jeremy Fears Jr., Michigan State |
| AJ Dybantsa, BYU | Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State | Graham Ike, Gonzaga |
| Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan | JT Toppin, Texas Tech | Labaron Philon Jr., Alabama |
| Braden Smith, Purdue | Keaton Wagler, Illinois | Caleb Wilson, North Carolina |
USBWA Men’s All-America Team
| First Team | Second Team | Third Team |
|---|---|---|
| Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas | Kingston Flemings, Houston | Christian Anderson, Texas Tech |
| Cameron Boozer, Duke | Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State | Jaden Bradley, Arizona |
| AJ Dybansta, BYU | JT Toppin, Texas Tech | Jeremy Fears Jr., Michigan State |
| Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan | Keaton Wagler, Illinois | Thomas Haugh, Florida |
| Braden Smith, Purdue | Caleb Wilson, North Carolina | Labaron Philon Jr., Alabama |
Open Practice Details
An open practice for the Gators will occur on Thursday, March 19, from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. This event, taking place at Benchmark International Arena, is free and open to the public.
NCAA Tournament Venue Information
- Location: Benchmark International Arena
- Address: 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
As the Gators prepare for their NCAA Tournament matchup, Haugh’s achievements contribute to the team’s hopeful journey ahead.
