Florida Gators sophomore forward Thomas Haugh has burst onto the national stage during the 2024-2025 college basketball season, elevating his NBA draft stock with a stellar NCAA Tournament run. Nick Marcinko, a UF athletics reporter, noted on X that Bleacher Report’s latest 2025 NBA Mock Draft projects Haugh as the No. 34 overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets.
The 6’9’’ hybrid forward’s rise has been fueled by a career-defining Elite Eight performance, where he dropped 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in Florida’s dramatic comeback win over Texas Tech. Haugh’s clutch three-pointers helped erase a 10-point deficit, propelling the Gators to their first Final Four appearance since 2014. His ability to stretch the floor, dominate the boards, and guard multiple positions has made him a highly coveted prospect.
With an elite blend of shooting, passing, and defensive versatility, Haugh is proving to be a game-changer. While mock drafts remain fluid, his inclusion in Bleacher Report’s latest projection is a strong indicator of his NBA potential. As Florida prepares for a Final Four showdown against top-seeded Auburn on Saturday, Haugh’s performance against their dominant frontcourt duo of Johni Broome and Dylan Cardwell could be a defining moment in his draft rise.
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