APRIL 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
RILEY KUGEL #2 - GUARD - MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS
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Guard Riley Kugel Announces Return to Florida Florida guard Riley Kugel has announced his return to the Gators for a second season after finishing his freshman campaign on a high note.
Orlando basketball star Riley Kugel returns to UF for sophomore season Orlando basketball star Riley Kugel will return for his sophomore season at UF after emerging as a future star for the Gators.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Gators Colin Castleton, Riley Kugel Earn 2022-23 SEC Awards Colin Castleton and Riley Kugel secure post-season SEC honors after immense impact for Gators in 2022-23.
MARCH 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Florida Guard Riley Kugel Named SEC Freshman of the Week Standout Gators guard Riley Kugel earns SEC Freshman of the Week honors following 19-and 21-point performances in wins over Georgia and LSU.
MARCH 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Gators Riley Kugel: 'I Don't Have Any Ideas of Leaving [Florida] Soon' Gators true freshman standout Riley Kugel confirmed his pledge of loyalty to Florida for after the 2022-23 season despite exit buzz.
MARCH 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kugel leads Florida's second-half rally to topple LSU 79-67
Riley Kugel scored 21 points, Will Richard added 18 points and Florida defeated LSU 79-67 on Saturday night after trailing by 12 points in the second halfMARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riley Kugel elevates undermanned Gators, impresses Kentucky's Calipari Florida freshman Riley Kugel scored a career-high 24 points and earned Kentucky coach John Calipari's praise during Gators' 82-74 loss.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Golden discusses loss to Kentucky, latest impressive performance by Kugel Florida coach Todd Golden discussed the team's loss to Kentucky.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Riley Kugel talks career night, Gators 82-74 loss to Kentucky Kugel scored 24 points in his team's loss to the Wildcats
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Ramping up scoring Kugel produced 17 points (5-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Saturday's 84-65 loss to Arkansas.
Impact Kugel has suddenly emerged as a go-to scorer for the Gators, averaging 15.5 ppg over his last four contests. Florida's season may be essentially lost after losing four of its last five, but giving the freshman an extended look could prove beneficial for the program's future.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Riley Kugel Presented with Opportunity to be Gators' No. 1 Offensive Weapon Florida wing Riley Kugel has showcased the potential to take over as the Gators No. 1 offensive weapon due to Colin Castleton’s absence.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Everything Riley Kugel said ahead of Florida trip to Kentucky Florida freshman guard Riley Kugel discussed the team's upcoming contest, Saturday's battle with Kentucky at Rupp Arena.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Freshman guard Riley Kugel's improved outside shooting noticeable amid increased usage Kugel is shooting the ball with greater confidence as he continues to play an important role as a freshman.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Starting Wednesday Kugel will start during Wednesday's matchup with South Carolina, Jacob Rudner of 247Sports reports.
Impact Kugel will make his fourth start of the season during Wednesday's matchup with South Carolina. The 6-foot-5 freshman has appeared in 18 games this season, logging 6.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.7 steals on 17.1 minutes per game.
JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 13 points off bench Kugel contributed 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 19 minutes during Saturday's 73-64 win over Missouri.
Impact The freshman had a solid performance in Saturday's win against Missouri, matching a season-high 13 points while shooting 66.7 percent from the field. Expect Kugel to continue to be a three-point threat off the bench for the Gators moving forward.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't start vs Ohio Kugel will head back to the bench for the Gators' tilt with Ohio, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.
Impact Kugel had started the last three games for Florida, but will now return to the bench. The forward scored a season-high 13 points against UConn last Wednesday, but it won't be enough to keep him in the starting rotation.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
