CJ FELDER NEWS

Former Gators Forward CJ Felder Signs with McNeese State CJ Felder is joining former LSU head coach Will Wade at McNeese State for his final season of college.

APRIL 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Report: Florida Forward CJ Felder Enters Transfer Portal Two-year Florida forward CJ Felder looks to utilize his final season of eligibility elsewhere.

MARCH 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Leaving Florida Felder entered the transfer portal Tuesday and is set to leave Florida as a graduate transfer, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Felder will look for opportunities elsewhere after a two-year run at Florida, which was preceded by a two-year stay at Boston College. The 6-foot-7 forward missed considerable time in 2022-23 while tending to a personal matter, and he didn't re-emerge as a regular part of the rotation when he returned to the team in February. Felder wrapped up his final season at Florida with averages of 2.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game over 15 appearances (eight starts).

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees court briefly Felder (personal) totaled no counting stats in two minutes during Saturday's 84-65 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Felder hasn't seen action since Jan. 7 due to a personal matter, and while he's technically available, it doesn't appear he'll be a significant rotation factor despite starting the first eight games of the season for the Gators. The senior wing will continue to serve a depth role for a Florida team unlikely to see meaningful action in March.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Mississippi Felder (personal) did not play during the Gators' 79-64 win Wednesday versus Mississippi.

Impact Felder sat out 11 games the Gators played in between Jan. 9 and Feb. 16. Currently, their next matchup is scheduled at Arkansas on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felder progressing toward return, status for Ole Miss unclear Felder hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 7 against Georgia

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Sits again Saturday Felder (personal) did not take the court in Saturday's 88-80 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact While it was announced Wednesday that Felder would be available, he didn't suit up for the contest and remained sidelined Saturday. The senior has now missed the last 10 games for the Gators, with his next chance to take the court arriving Wednesday against Ole Miss.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Alabama Felder (personal) did not play during Florida's 97-69 loss Wednesday at Alabama.

Impact Contrary to Felder's previous update indicating he would be available Wednesday, the forward sat out again. The senior logged nine absences in between Jan. 8 and Feb. 9. Felder could record a tenth when the Gators play their next game, currently scheduled Saturday versus Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Forward CJ Felder Active vs. Alabama CJ Felder will return to the floor for Florida against Alabama after rejoining the team on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Active Wednesday Felder (personal) will be available for Wednesday's matchup with Alabama, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Felder is set to make his return after missing the last eight games due to personal reasons. The 6-foot-7 senior has averaged 2.5 points and 3.1 rebounds across 14 appearances this season, and he will look to make his presence felt against the Crimson Tide.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forward CJ Felder Returning to Gators After Leave of Absence After missing eight games for personal reasons, Gators forward CJ Felder is returning to the Florida unit.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rejoins team Felder (personal) has returned to practice ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Alabama, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact Felder, who has missed the last eight games while taking a personal leave of absence from the team, will practice on Tuesday and travel with the team to Alabama. The 6-foot-7 senior has appeared in 14 games this season, averaging 2.5 points and 3.1 rebounds on 13.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florida F CJ Felder leaves team for personal reasons

Florida forward CJ Felder has left the team for personal reasons, although coach Todd Golden left the door open for his return later this season

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forward CJ Felder taking leave of absence from Gators The fourth year forward could return to the team later in the season.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Forward CJ Felder Taking Temporary Leave of Absence from Gators Florida Gators reserve power forward CJ Felder is taking a temporary leave of absence from the team, Todd Golden announced on Friday.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Stepping away from program Coach Todd Golden said Friday that Felder is stepping away from the program, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact Felder started the first eight games of the season for the Gators but came off the bench in his last six appearances. He's averaging just 2.5 points and 3.1 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game this year, although it's not yet clear when, or if, he could return to action. Golden emphasized that Felder's absence isn't disciplinary, so the door is open for the senior to rejoin the team at some point down the stretch.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup Felder is not a part of the Gators' starting lineup Sunday versus Stetson, according to their official Twitter account.

Impact Instead, Alex Fudge is a part of the Gators' starting lineup. Felder averaged 3.0 points and 4.3 rebounds across his eight games started during November.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participant in scrimmage Felder (hip) participated in the Gators' team scrimmage Tuesday, according to their official website.

Impact Felder will compete against Niels Lane and Alex Fudge (a sophomore transferred from Louisiana State) to be the Gators' preferred power forward of their upcoming season, which begins Nov. 7 versus Stony Brook.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gators Basketball 2022-23 Player Profile: Forward CJ Felder Examining the past, present and future of each Florida Gators’ scholarship basketball player for the 2022-23 season.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Ruled out with hip pointer Felder (hip) will not be available for Thursday's game against Texas A&M, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact Felder has not been able to practice as of late according to coach Mike White due to a hip pointer. Even if Florida were to continue to advance in the SEC Tournament, it doesn't appear very likely Felder may be able to return.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Battling hip injury Felder (hip) has not been practicing of late, On3 Sports reports.

Impact Coach Mike White provided the update, noting that Felder's absence in practice is impactful as Florida is already shaky in terms of frontcourt depth outside of Colin Castleton. Felder played just one minute in the regular-season finale against Kentucky and has played just six minutes combined in his last two outings. Florida returns to action Thursday against Texas A&M and it's unclear if Felder will be close to 100 percent if he's available at all.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Felder is not listed in the Gators' starting five ahead of senior night Saturday.

Impact Felder will enter off the bench for Keyontae Johnson, who is getting the senior day start. Felder is expected to replace Johnson after a minute or two. Felder has started in the last two games for the Gators and has started in three games total this season. The junior forward is averaging 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays only six minutes in start Felder (lower body) had two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds in six minutes during Tuesday's 82-76 win at Vanderbilt.

Impact Felder started despite sitting out Tuesday's practice with the lower body injury, though he didn't end up seeing much playing time. The junior forward has started the past two games but saw a combined total of only 17 minutes.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed in starting five Tuesday Felder (lower body) is listed in the Gators' starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against Vanderbilt.

Impact After previously being questionable to play with a lower body injury, Felder is available and starting Tuesday. The 6-foot-7 forward did not practice earlier Tuesday, but is good to go. Felder has appeared in 28 games this season, averaging 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per game.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Tuesday Felder (lower body) did not practice on Monday and is listed as day-to-day, Thomas Goldkamp of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Felder and Anthony Duruji are both listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Vanderbilt after missing practice. The Gators are hurting in the frontcourt as they try to lock up an NCAA Tournament spot.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE