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Thomas Haugh[1] (born July 7, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Florida Gators of the Southeastern Conference.

Thomas Haugh
No. 10 – Florida Gators
PositionForward
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
BornJuly 7, 2003 (Age 21)
New Oxford, PA
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolNew Oxford High School
Perkiomen School
CollegeFlorida (2023-Present)

Early Life and High School Career

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Haugh was born and raised in New Oxford, Pennsylvania, just outside of Gettysburg, PA. Growing up, he was a multisport athlete, playing football, volleyball, and basketball. His grandfather played football at the University of Memphis and the Baltimore Colts.

He started high school at local New Oxford High School, where he starred on the court, leading his team to a 26-5 record and a state quarterfinal appearance as a sophomore.[2] He then transferred to Perkiomen School where he played alongside Ryan Dunn and Xaivian Lee. He led Perkiomen to their first state championship win in 2023. Haugh averaged 19 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists while adding 52 steals and 60 blocks that year. [3]

He played for WeR1[4] on the Under Armour Next Basketball (UAA) Circuit. Being ranked as high as 167th nationally in the 247Sports' 2023 rankings. Haugh committed to playing college basketball for Florida[5] over offers from Maryland, Northwestern, Illinois, and Richmond[6]

College Career

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Haugh brought instant energy and toughness off the bench as a freshman during the 2023-24 season. [7] He played just under 15 minutes a game, averaging 3.9 points and 3.7 rebounds.[8] Haugh showed the most promise against Georgia[9], scoring 17 points (3 three-pointers made) and 7 rebounds.[10][11]

Career Statisitics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 Florida 36 2 14.8 .450 .255 .457 3.7 0.6 0.3 0.7 3.9

References

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  1. ^ "Thomas Haugh, Florida Gators, Power Forward".
  2. ^ Kendziora, Thomas. "New Oxford native Haugh to compete in NCAA Tournament with Florida". York Dispatch.
  3. ^ "Last-second Rosenberger free throws lift Perkiomen National to first PAISAA title over George School in overtime". February 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "Thomas Haugh picks Florida following rapid spring rise".
  5. ^ "Florida a "dream" opportunity for Perkiomen's Thomas Haugh". 5 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Thomas Haugh at Perkiomen School Recruit Rank History". 247sports.com.
  7. ^ "Freshmen Finishers". Florida Gators.
  8. ^ "Thomas Haugh eager to embrace any role for defensive-minded Gators in 2024-25 season".
  9. ^ "Gators Overtake Bulldogs in Second Half". 17 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Gators Enter Season with Strong Frontcourt Depth". 28 October 2024.
  11. ^ "The Ultimate 2024 NCAA Tournament NBA Draft Prospect Guide".