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Gators Set Program Record with Xaivian Lee's Naming as SEC Player of the Week
Florida point guard Xaivian Lee earns SEC Player of the Week honor, making him the fourth different Gator to receive the award this season.
Feb. 17, 2026 at 11:23am
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The Florida Gators men's basketball team has made program history as Xaivian Lee was named SEC Player of the Week, making him the fourth different Gator to earn the honor this season and tying an SEC record. Lee led Florida with 22 points, four three-pointers, three assists, two rebounds and a steal in the team's win over No. 25 Kentucky on Saturday.
Why it matters
This recognition of multiple Gators earning SEC Player of the Week this season reflects the depth and balance of Florida's roster as they hit their stride late in the college basketball season. The Gators have received national attention for their strong play, with Lee's award adding to the program's growing list of individual accolades.
The details
Besides Lee, Gators Thomas Haugh, Reuben Chinyelu and Alex Condon have also earned SEC Player of the Week honors this season, tying a conference record for the most different players from one program to receive the award in a single season. Lee has impressed with his ability to adapt to SEC basketball after transferring from Princeton, averaging 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 38.9% from the field and 27% from three-point range.
- On Saturday, February 14, 2026, Lee led Florida with 22 points, four three-pointers, three assists, two rebounds and a steal in the team's win over No. 25 Kentucky.
- On Wednesday, February 12, 2026, Lee totaled 18 points, seven assists, three steals and three rebounds in Florida's win against Georgia.
The players
Xaivian Lee
A point guard for the Florida Gators men's basketball team who was named SEC Player of the Week, becoming the fourth different Gator to earn the honor this season and tying a conference record.
Todd Golden
The head coach of the Florida Gators men's basketball team, who has praised Lee's ability to settle in and adapt to SEC basketball after transferring from Princeton.
What they’re saying
“Yeah, I mean, he's playing great, right? I mean, he was fantastic at Georgia, he was great at Vanderbilt. He's stacked some really good games over the last couple of weeks, and I thought he was fantastic today. Just got off to a great start knocking shots down.”
— Todd Golden, Head Coach
“He did a really good job of playing with great patience in the paint, playing off two, making good decisions. And he gave us a big lift. Obviously, him and Urby shooting the ball the way they did allowed us to win the game the way we did today.”
— Todd Golden, Head Coach
What’s next
Florida's next game is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, when they will face the South Carolina Gamecocks at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup will be broadcast live on SEC Network.
The takeaway
The recognition of multiple Gators earning SEC Player of the Week this season highlights the depth and balance of Florida's roster as they continue to make a strong push late in the college basketball season. Xaivian Lee's individual honor adds to the program's growing list of accolades and reflects the team's ability to receive national attention for their impressive play.
