Riley Kugel

Riley Kugel
	Kugel with Florida in 2023
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Position	Point guard / shooting guard
League	Southeastern Conference
Personal information
Born	November 30, 2003 (age 20); Two Egg, Florida
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school	Central Florida Christian Academy; (Orlando, Florida); Dr. Phillips ; (Orlando, Florida);
College	Florida (2022–2024); Mississippi State (2024–present);
Career highlights and awards
	SEC All-Freshman team (2023);

Last updated November 06, 2024

Riley Estelle Kugel (born November 30, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Mississippi State Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the Florida Gators.

Early life and high school career

Kugel grew up in Orlando, Florida and initially attended Central Florida Christian Academy. He transferred to Dr. Phillips High School after his sophomore year.^[1] Kugel averaged 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game as a senior.^[2]

Recruiting

Kugel was rated as a four-star recruit. He initially committed and signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play for Mississippi State.^[3] Kugel was later released from his NLI upon his request after Mississippi State fired head coach Ben Howland.^[4] He ultimately committed to play for Florida.^[5]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Riley Kugel PG / SG	Orlando, FL	Dr. Phillips (FL)	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	May 23, 2022
Riley Kugel PG / SG	Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 145 247Sports: 56 ESPN: 67
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Florida 2022 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 25, 2023. "2022 Florida Gators Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 25, 2023. "2022 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 25, 2023.

College career

Florida

Kugel became a starter for the Florida Gators midway through his freshman season.^[6] He finished the season averaging 9.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game and was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman team.^[7] During conference play, he averaged 12.6 points, the most by a Florida freshman since Bradley Beal's 14.4 per game in the 2011–12 season.^[7] He considered entering the 2023 NBA draft, but ultimately decided to Florida for his sophomore season.^[8] Before the start of the 2023–2024 season, he was named to coaches preseason All-SEC first team.^[9] Kugel announced his intention to transfer out of Florida in March 2024.^[10]

Kansas

Kugel announced his commitment to Kansas on March 31, 2024.^[11] He announced on May 8, 2024 that he would not play for Kansas after all.^[12]

Career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

College


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2022–23	Florida	32	17	23.0	.456	.376	.663	2.8	1.0	.8	.2	9.9
2023–24	Florida	33	11	23.3	.394	.312	.696	3.5	1.5	1.1	.2	9.2
Career		65	28	23.1	.423	.342	.678	3.2	1.2	1.0	.2	9.5

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References

↑ Collings, Buddy (May 20, 2020). "Irwin Hudson back as Trinity Prep coach; Riley Kugel transfers to DP". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved March 20, 2023.
↑ Goodall, Zach (May 23, 2022). "Gators Make Top 3 for Guard Riley Kugel; Set to Commit Monday". SI.com . Retrieved March 20, 2023.
↑ Jones, Paul (September 26, 2021). "247Sports three-star Riley Kugel breaks down Mississippi State decision". 247Sports . Retrieved March 20, 2023.
↑ "Riley Kugel given release by Mississippi State basketball, may return". The Clarion-Ledger . March 23, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
↑ "Dr. Phillips' Riley Kugel commits to Todd Golden's Gators". The Mercury News . May 23, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
↑ "Dr. Phillips' Riley Kugel returns to Gators for second year". Orlando Sentinel . April 4, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
1 2 Rudner, Jacob (March 6, 2023). "Riley Kugel named to SEC All-Freshman team". 247Sports . Retrieved March 20, 2023.
↑ Carroll, Brandon (April 5, 2023). "Riley Kugel's Timely Return to Florida is a Multifaceted Victory for Gators". SI.com . Retrieved April 12, 2023.
↑ "Florida basketball guard Riley Kugel named to coaches preseason All-SEC first team". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
↑ "Florida G Riley Kugel enters transfer portal, names top 4". USAToday.com.
↑ "Florida guard Riley Kugel commits to transfer to Kansas". On3.com.
↑ "Florida Transfer Riley Kugel Won't Play for Kansas Basketball: Report".

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[1] Collings, Buddy (May 20, 2020). "Irwin Hudson back as Trinity Prep coach; Riley Kugel transfers to DP". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved March 20, 2023.

[2] Goodall, Zach (May 23, 2022). "Gators Make Top 3 for Guard Riley Kugel; Set to Commit Monday". SI.com . Retrieved March 20, 2023.

[3] Jones, Paul (September 26, 2021). "247Sports three-star Riley Kugel breaks down Mississippi State decision". 247Sports . Retrieved March 20, 2023.

[4] "Riley Kugel given release by Mississippi State basketball, may return". The Clarion-Ledger . March 23, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2023.

[5] "Dr. Phillips' Riley Kugel commits to Todd Golden's Gators". The Mercury News . May 23, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2023.

[6] "Dr. Phillips' Riley Kugel returns to Gators for second year". Orlando Sentinel . April 4, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.

[:0-7] 1 2 Rudner, Jacob (March 6, 2023). "Riley Kugel named to SEC All-Freshman team". 247Sports . Retrieved March 20, 2023.

[8] Carroll, Brandon (April 5, 2023). "Riley Kugel's Timely Return to Florida is a Multifaceted Victory for Gators". SI.com . Retrieved April 12, 2023.

[9] "Florida basketball guard Riley Kugel named to coaches preseason All-SEC first team". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved January 31, 2024.

[10] "Florida G Riley Kugel enters transfer portal, names top 4". USAToday.com.

[11] "Florida guard Riley Kugel commits to transfer to Kansas". On3.com.

[12] "Florida Transfer Riley Kugel Won't Play for Kansas Basketball: Report".

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