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Report: Forward Dontay Bassett Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Gators big-man Dontay Bassett will seek out other opportunities.

Zach Goodall

Report: Forward Dontay Bassett Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Report: Forward Dontay Bassett Enters NCAA Transfer Portal /

Florida forward Dontay Bassett has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium.

Bassett, currently a junior, played sparingly during the 2019-20 season for Florida, which was cut short amidst the global pandemic COVID-19. Averaging 6.7 minutes per game in his 17 appearances, the 6-9, 236 lb. forward averaged 1.2 points and 1.7 total rebounds per game as a member of the frontcourt rotation.

Minutes at the 4 and the 5 were awarded to freshman forward Omar Payne and freshman center Jason Jitoboh in 2019, over Bassett. With one remaining year of eligibility, Bassett will look into an alternative that can provide more playing time.

Florida signed JUCO transfer, 6-8, 210 lb. power forward Osayi Osifo from Eastern Florida State College in November. He will be eligible next season. 

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Zach Goodall
ZACH GOODALL

Zach Goodall is the publisher of AllGators.com on FanNation-Sports Illustrated, serving as a beat reporter covering football, recruiting, and occasionally other sports since 2019.  Before moving to Gainesville, Zach spent four years covering the Jacksonville Jaguars for SB Nation (2015-18) and Locked On Podcast Network (2017-19), originally launching his sports journalism career as a junior in high school. He also covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for FanNation-Sports Illustrated (2020-22). In addition to writing and reporting, Zach is a sports photographer and videographer who primarily shoots football and basketball games, practices and related events. When time permits in the 24/7 media realm, Zach enjoys road trips, concerts, golf and microbreweries. 

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