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Donovan, Gators optimistic about future

By Mark Schlabach
ESPN.com

Monday, October 26, 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Just two years ago, the college basketball world seemed to revolve around Florida's Billy Donovan. After guiding the Gators to consecutive national championships in 2006 and '07, Donovan was Kentucky's first choice to replace departed coach Tubby Smith after the 2006-07 season. Donovan turned down the tradition-rich Wildcats, but then signed a five-year, $27.5-million contract in June 2007 to coach the NBA's Orlando Magic. Of course, Donovan changed his mind less than 24 ...

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