UF’s Liv McGill yells across the court while dribbling the basketball during the UF v. Oklahoma women’s basketball game at Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (Kat Tran/WRUF)

Florida’s McGill Earns SEC All-Freshmen Honors

Florida’s standout  Liv McGill was named to the SEC All-Freshmen Team on Tuesday.

McGill’s selection comes after an impressive debut season where she made an immediate impact for the Gators, leading all freshmen nationally in assists per game and total assists.

McGill’s Impact

In 30 games, McGill has distributed 151 assists, averaging five per game, while also proving to be a dominant scorer. She ranks in the top five among freshmen nationwide in total points, posting 486 on the season. The dynamic guard currently averages 16.2 points per game and has reached double figures in scoring in 27 of her 30 outings. Her career best was 28 points against Florida State on Nov. 22, 2024.

In the only first year, she shows that is ready to be a leader among this UF squad. She leads the team in the following categories:

  • Total points (486)
  • Points per game (16.2)
  • Made field goals (183)
  • Assists (151)
  • Steals (57)
  • Minutes played (30:32).

Others That Made the List

This recognition is determined by votes from the conference’s 16 head coaches. The full list of All-Freshman honorees includes:

McGill’s performance this season has solidified her as one of the brightest young talents in the SEC. As the Gators prepare for postseason play, she will continue to be a key player in their efforts to make a deep run in the SEC Tournament.

About Anthony Herrera

Anthony Herrera is from Miami, FL. He earned his Associates in Arts Degree from the Honors College at Miami Dade College and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Science in journalism, with a concentration in Sports Media at the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida. He is passionate about the sports world and journalism, and aspires to one day become an on-camera talent for ESPN.

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