Tag Archives: Billy Donovan

Billy Donovan wants Gators to be “nastier”

Posted on April 11, 2013 8:17 am by John Clay

After a third straight loss in the Elite Eight, Florida coach Billy Donovan welcomes in a pair of high-profile transfers next season and, he hopes, a little different attitude. Dorian Finney-Smith is a 6-foot-8 sophomore forward who averaged 6.3 points … Continue reading →

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Rick Pitino and multiple NCAA Tournament winners

Posted on April 10, 2013 10:10 pm by John Clay

Since John Wooden's amazing reign of 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 through 1975, eight college basketball coaches have won multiple national championships. Rick Pitino became the eighth on Monday night when his Louisville Cardinals defeated Michigan 82-76 … Continue reading →

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SEC: Different year, same result for Florida

Posted on April 1, 2013 10:23 am by John Clay

SEC links for Monday: Michigan dominates Florida to earn trip to Final Four. Gators fell behind 13-0 and never recovered in South final. Florida’s defense had no answers for Michigan offense. Different year, but same heartbreaking result for Billy Donovan’s … Continue reading →

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SEC: Florida reaches third consecutive Elite Eight

Posted on March 30, 2013 9:01 am by John Clay

SEC links for Saturday: Florida ends high-flying Florida Gulf Coast’s Cinderella run. Florida turns Dunk City into Sunk City. Gators earn their third straight trip to Elite Eight. Workmanlike effort from Billy Donovan’s team ends Eagles’ hype. South Carolina’s Dawn … Continue reading →

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Billy Donovan’s Sweet 16 record

Posted on March 29, 2013 3:00 pm by John Clay

Earlier we posted the chart of Rick Pitino’s perfect Sweet 16 record going into tonight’s game with Oregon. Now here is Pitino disciple Billy Donovan’s Sweet 16 record going into Florida’s game tonight against Florida Gulf Coast.

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SEC: Tubby Smith and Billy Donovan together again

Posted on March 24, 2013 8:59 am by John Clay

SEC links for Sunday: * Tubby Smith and Billy Donovan meet again, this time with Sweet 16 on the line. * Florida and Minnesota are each coming off resounding first-game wins. * Ole Miss eyes a Sweet 16 berth as … Continue reading →

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SEC: Ole Miss, Florida give league hoops shot in arm

Posted on March 23, 2013 9:23 am by John Clay

SEC links for Saturday: It was good defense and Marshall Henderson that sparked Ole Miss to its 57-46 win over Wisconsin in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Henderson made just one of his first 13 shots before getting hot down the … Continue reading →

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Video: Billy Donovan says Kentucky can beat anybody

Posted on March 9, 2013 3:34 pm by John Clay

Florida coach Billy Donovan talks to media after his team’s 61-57 loss at Kentucky.

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Five notes from Tennessee’s win over Florida

Posted on February 27, 2013 10:58 am by John Clay

Five notes from Tennessee’s 64-58 win over Florida Tuesday night: 1. Tennessee is the hottest team in the SEC and one of the hottest teams in the country. Once 3-6 in the league, the Vols have won six straight and … Continue reading →

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Five takeaways from Florida’s loss at Missouri

Posted on February 20, 2013 9:28 am by John Clay

Five takeaways from Florida’s 63-60 loss at Missouri last night. 1. Florida led by 13 points in second half and lost the lead in much the same fashion the Gators lost at Arizona early in this season and to Louisville … Continue reading →

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