Kowacie Reeves making sophomore strides with a new hairdo
Welcome to Good Morning Gators, where we cover the latest news, notes and analysis on Florida athletics. Join us each morning to get caught up on everything in the world of Florida football, UF recruiting, Gators basketball, Florida baseball and more.
Florida wing guard Kowacie Reeves was one of the standouts in the Orange & Blue scrimmage Tuesday, and not just because of his play.
Reeves has ditched his signature dreads for a different hairstyle this season. He’s now sporting a bleach blonde buzz cut with red hearts.
He surprised the team with his new hairdo last week and added the hearts before the scrimmage.
“As far as the hair goes, he’s a very unique and talented young man,” UF coach Todd Golden said of Reeves. “He surprised us with the cut last Thursday. That was a surprise. I didn’t anticipate the hearts coming, but it’s his canvas.
“If he wants to express himself that way, it’s all good with me. Just as long as he plays hard.”
Reeves is channeling his inner Dennis Rodman not only with his hair, but his effort on the glass. Golden credited him for improving as a rebounder this offseason.
He expects Reeves, who averaged 5.5 points with 32 made 3-pointers as a freshman, to elevate his game in his second year with the Gators.
Top 10
- 1Breaking
Tony Bennett retires
Virginia coach abruptly steps down
- 2
Herbie rips OSU fans
Kirk Herbstreit defends Will Howard
- 3Hot
Travis Hunter vs. Ashton Jeanty
Buffs star compares himself vs. Ashton Jeanty
- 4
Highest Paid CFB Coaches
USA Today ranks Top 25 highest-paid college football coaches
- 5New
Isaiah Bond
Steve Sarkisian addresses injury update on Texas star WR
“He’s had a really good fall. Played really well a couple weeks ago in the scrimmage. He’s still a young player but he’s making strides,” Golden said of Reeves. “He’s doing a much better job defensive rebounding, which is an area he’s really improving. Just getting more comfortable and confident on the defensive end. But he’s a guy that will make a jump as a sophomore, for sure.”
*** Not a subscriber of Gators Online? CLICK HERE to receive a year of premium access for just $10.00 or one month for $1.00!
In other Florida football news
- Florida coach Billy Napier braces for more roster attrition as the portal window nears.
- UF shook up its Week 10 depth chart against the Aggies with injuries and a dismissal.
- Gators wide receiver Justin Shorter is listed as questionable for the Texas A&M game.
- Freshman cornerback Devin Moore is out for the season following shoulder surgery.
- UF guard O’Cyrus Torrence has been named a semifinalist for Rotary Lombardi Award.
UF recruiting roundup
- Gators defensive line pledge Kamran James commits to play in the All-American Bowl.
- UF commit T.J. Searcy officially shuts down his recruitment after others kept chasing.
- 2024 TE Ryner Swanson lands UF offer and raves about his bond with William Peagler.
- UF’s Rob Sale makes a strong first impression on 2024 offensive lineman Nyier Daniels.
Gators sports roundup
- Belmont transfer Will Richard shows off his stroke in the Gators’ Orange & Blue Debut.
- Florida star forward Colin Castleton was named First Team All-SEC by league coaches.
Let’s keep talking
Want to keep the conversation going? Head over to our Florida message board, Swamp Talk. Sign up here and join the discussion.
Also, you can sign up for Gators Online’s FREE Newsletter to have the latest in Gators sports sent directly to your mailbox every day.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE GATORS ONLINE YOUTUBE PAGE
Gators Twitter updates
- Alex Klatsky wins the 3-point contest:
