 Speights began his career at the University of Florida in 2006–07, and averaged approximately four points and two rebounds in six minutes per game as a freshman for the national champion Gators.He saw few minutes behind big men Al Horford, Joakim Noah, and Chris Richard.Speights ended the 2007–08 season averaging 14.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.