JASON JITOBOH NEWS

Former Florida Center Jason Jitoboh Transferring to Tennessee State Former Gators center Jason Jitoboh will fulfill his final season of collegiate eligibility at Tennessee State.

APRIL 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

To be available Jitoboh will be available from the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Zach Abolverdi of On3.com.

Impact Jitoboh was part of Florida's basketball program from August 2019 to March 2023. Despite being used a lot, he did not play much across his 83 games during the span. The big man averaged 8.8 minutes while Florida had him. Having only one season of collegiate eligibility now, Jitoboh wants to enroll in a school whose basketball program has better opportunities available.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Gators Center Jason Jitoboh to Enter Transfer Portal Jason Jitoboh is the third Gators play to enter the transfer portal this offseason and the sixth to depart from the program.

MARCH 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Florida center Jason Jitoboh to enter NCAA transfer portal Jitoboh averaged 3.1 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in his final season with the Gators

MARCH 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Plays 24 minutes Jitoboh finished with four points (2-5 FG) and two rebounds across 24 minutes during Saturday's 84-65 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Jitoboh's latest log includes his best minute tally of 2023 so far. The center is expected to play more, especially now that it has been confirmed Colin Castleton (hand) will sit out what is left of Florida's 2022-23 regular season.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially starting Jitoboh will start at center in Saturday's game against Arkansas, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact With Colin Castleton (hand) likely done for the year, Jitoboh was the likely candidate to replace him in the starting lineup. While he should see some increased playing time as a result of this move, Alex Fudge and Aleks Szymczyk are also expected to get more work as well.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Everything forward Jason Jitoboh said ahead of facing Arkansas Jason Jitoboh discussed the injury to Colin Castleton, his recent play, his confidence and the Arkansas Razorbacks.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

'Jason is really capable': Golden confident in Jitoboh in wake of Castleton injury For the second-straight season, Jason Jitoboh is set to play a larger role due to an injury to Colin Castleton. The Gators are confident he'...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Likely starting at center Coach Todd Golden said Friday that Jitoboh will receive the first look at center with Colin Castleton (hand) likely out for the season, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun report...

Impact Jitoboh tied a season high with 17 minutes during Wednesday's win over Mississippi, and he had four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jitoboh is unlikely to be a major contributor despite the expected increase in playing time, as Golden plans to utilize a committee approach with Alex Fudge and Aleks Szymczyk also in the mix.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florida match-up with Tennessee has Jitoboh reflecting on year dedicated to return Jason Jitoboh still gets emotional when he thinks of Tennessee and what occurred that last time he faced the Vols.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jitoboh discusses facing Tennessee a year after eye injury Jitoboh suffered an eye injury against the Volunteers last season

JANUARY 31, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jitoboh's recovery coming into focus year after eye injury

Jason Jitoboh won’t step foot onto a basketball court without his glasses

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available versus Texas A&M Jitoboh will play in Wednesday's game versus Texas A&M, Brandon reports.

Impact Jitoboh will return to the lineup after missing the previous game due to an undisclosed reason. However, the senior big man hasn't played double-digit minutes in his last five appearances, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to get an extended run.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Missouri Jitoboh did not play during the Gators' 73-64 win Saturday versus Missouri.

Impact An undisclosed problem prevented Jitoboh from participating in the Gators' latest game. Currently, their next matchup is at Texas A&M on Wednesday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Golden era begins at Florida with NCAA tourney aspirations

New Florida coach Todd Golden doesn’t have a rebuild on his hands

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive in scrimmage Jitoboh had 13 points (5-5 FG), two rebounds and a steal during an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday, 247 Sports reports.

Impact Jitoboh continues to recover from a brutal eye injury that has already required multiple surgeries, but reports from earlier this month suggested he was nearing full strength, and a standout scrimmage performance implies he won't be limited to begin the season. The 6-11 senior is in line to serve as the primary backup to SEC preseason first-teamer Collin Castleton.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florida big man, leading scorer Castleton back for 5th year

Florida big man Colin Castleton is returning for a fifth season

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida puts home win streak on the line against Ole Miss

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Already-thin Florida loses big man Jitoboh for season

Already-thin Florida will be without center Jason Jitoboh for the remainder of the season following eye surgery

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jason Jitoboh out for season after eye surgery Florida center Jason Jitoboh is out for the season after an eye injury against Tennessee required surgery.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Won't return Wednesday Jitoboh (face) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Jitoboh took a hand to the face during Wednesday's game and the hit proved to be hard enough to warrant keeping him sidelined the rest of the way. Depending on the extent of the injury, his next chance to return will be Saturday against Oklahoma State.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruffin, Murrell lead Mississippi past Florida 70-54

Daeshun Ruffin scored 21 points, Matthew Murrell added 20 points and Mississippi defeated Florida 70-54

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Short-handed Florida beats Mississippi State 80-72

Anthony Duruji scored 18 of his career-high 22 points in the second half, Tyree Appleby added 17 points with four 3-pointers and short-handed Florida rallied to beat Mississippi St...

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making first career start Jitoboh will make his first career start Wednesday versus Mississippi State.

Impact Jitoboh gets the cameo in the starting five with Colin Castleton sitting out due to a nagging shoulder issue. The junior will be charged with the tough task of containing the Bulldogs' Tolu Smith, who enters the night averaging 12.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jitoboh getting in shape to make a difference The big man is starting to get more time on the court.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM