efficient freshman spark plug with real upside for South Florida
In the 2025-26 season, South Florida guard Gavin Hightower has flashed as a high-energy bench creator, averaging 4.1 points, 1.7 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 10.2 minutes while shooting 52.8% from the field; his breakout came with a 21-point perfect-shooting burst against UTSA, and he also delivered 12 points, 3 assists and 4 steals in USF’s NCAA Tournament loss to Louisville. He looks like a true point guard with burst, touch and disruptive defense, though his role has been inconsistent, so he fits best for teams that value pace, pressure and low-ego guards who can change a game in short stretches.
