GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators' point guard Boogie Fland is currently recovering from sports hernia surgery, as confirmed by head coach Todd Golden. The surgery, which took place on July 3, is expected to sideline Fland for up to six weeks, causing him to miss the last three weeks of summer workouts.

Golden shared these details during a booster event on Thursday evening, expressing confidence that Fland will be back to full strength by the time fall camp begins in September. "He'll be back when school starts," Golden assured. "He could have played through it, but it made more sense to get it taken care of so he didn't have to worry about it during the season."

Fland's Impressive Freshman Season

Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 175 pounds, Fland had a remarkable freshman season with the Arkansas Razorbacks. He averaged 13.5 points, 5.1 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.5 steals across 21 games. Despite a right thumb injury that required surgery, Fland managed to average nearly 32 minutes per game.

Postseason and NBA Draft

Fland returned for three postseason games before entering the NBA draft. However, he withdrew his name from consideration after visiting Gainesville and ultimately signed with the defending national champions, the Florida Gators, in May.

Golden's Revamped Backcourt

Fland is part of a revamped backcourt under Golden, joining Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee and Ohio University transfer AJ Brown. This trio is expected to fill the void left by Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin, and Will Richard. Additionally, the Gators lost guard Denzel Aberdeen to Kentucky.

Gators' Championship Season

Under Golden's leadership in his third season, the Gators finished with an impressive 36-4 record, clinching their third national title by defeating Houston. The team won their final 12 games, including four come-from-behind victories in the NCAA tournament.

As Fland focuses on his recovery, the Florida Gators are gearing up for another strong season, hoping to build on their recent success and defend their national championship title.