# Florida Gators SIGN Arturas Butajevas - Lithuanian REPLACING Micah Handlogten as Chinyelu Depth?

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Podcast: [Locked On Gators - Daily Podcast On Florida Gators Athletics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-gators-daily-podcast-on-florida-gators-athletics-183606)
Published: 2026-04-28T21:00:00+00:00
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Florida Gators basketball land Lithuanian big man Arturas Butajevas, but is he the backup center the team needs? With questions swirling around Reuben Chinyelu’s NBA draft decision and roster uncertainty, lineup dynamics could shift dramatically as preseason approaches. Host Brandon Olsen breaks down Butajevas’s skill set, transition potential from Euro U22 leagues, and how his game stacks up against returning frontcourt players like Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh. Key stats, offensive and defensive rebounding rates, and the Gators' evolving rotation highlight a squad that could be bigger and older—depending on Chinyelu’s final decision. Can Todd Golden’s squad maximize Butajevas and solidify championship ambitions? Swamp Signal: https://swampsignal.substack.com/ Insider Program: joinsubtext.com/lockedongators Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to…

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