Florida basketball transfer Sam Alexis commits to Indiana after entering NCAA portal
Florida basketball transfer forward Sam Alexis has committed to the Indiana Hoosiers, according to a report from Joe Tipton of On3.
Alexis, who entered the NCAA transfer portal on April 18, appeared in 24 games for the Gators during their national championship run last season. He served as a depth piece off the bench, averaging 4.7 points and 3.5 rebounds.
A native of Apopka, Alexis' role in Todd Golden's system was limited due to the Gators' increasingly crowded front-court rotation, despite showing flashes of potential.
Prior to Florida, Alexis spent his first two collegiate seasons at Chattanooga, where he totaled 516 points and 287 rebounds.
Unfortunately, due to an ankle injury, Alexis didn't see a lot of playing time last season with the Gators. The 6-foot-8-inch forward missed about a month and a half that spanned from February to March and his last appearance was a minute logged against the Maryland Terrapins in the Sweet 16.
Alexis now heads to Bloomington, where he will look for an expanded role under Indiana's new head coach Darian DeVries. His rebounding and defensive instincts could fit well in Indiana's physical Big Ten style.
Florida, meanwhile, continues to reshape its roster after a championship season. The Gators recently secured the return of forward Thomas Haugh for 2025-26 and added top recruits and portal talent to keep the program competitive in the SEC.
Alexis' departure opens another spot for Florida as Golden looks to fine-tune his rotation in hopes of a title defense.
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