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Florida coach Billy Donovan will helm the U.S. men's junior basketball team at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship. Donovan's assistants will be Gonzaga head coach Mark Few and former UF assistant Shaka Smart.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Donovan to coach U18 national team in summer tournament

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 17, 2012

Florida coach Billy Donovan has found a summer job.

Florida center Patric Young embraces guard Brad Beal during the team’s Sweet 16 meeting with Marquette in 2012.

AP Photo

NEWS | CAMPUS

The Rally: Does Beal’s departure for NBA Draft cripple Florida?

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 15, 2012

JOHN: In a span of five days last week, the Gators lost their most experienced assistant coach and the entire 2011 recruiting class to the lure of more familiar pastures and greener wallets.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Three-star swingman signs with Gators

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 13, 2012

Just hours after Brad Beal announced his departure to the NBA Draft on Friday, the Gators began the process of filling their open roster spots with the signing of DeVon Walker.

Florida guard Brad Beal declared for the NBA Draft on Monday after a stellar freshman campaign in which he led the Gators in minutes played and rebounding. Beal is projected to be a lottery pick in the June 28 draft.

Phil Sandlin

NEWS | CAMPUS

Freshman Beal declares for NBA Draft

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 13, 2012

For the last four days, Brad Beal has been patiently sitting on his decision to forgo his remaining three years of eligibility at Florida and enter the NBA Draft.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Donovan hires Burno as new assistant coach to replace Roberts

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 12, 2012

Billy Donovan’s coaching staff did not remain undermanned for long following last week’s departure of assistant coach Norm Roberts.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida forward Pitchford to transfer for family reasons

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 11, 2012

After just one season playing for the Gators, Walter Pitchford announced Wednesday that he is transferring from Florida’s basketball team.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Column: Open letter to The Gator Grind: Your site can be game-changing

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 10, 2012

To the 36 University of Florida student-athletes currently grinding,

NEWS | CAMPUS

The Rally: Is Ronald Powell’s injury a significant blow to UF’s defense?

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 9, 2012

JOHN: All of the offseason signals pointed to the belief that Ronald Powell was finally becoming the elite playmaker on defense he was recruited to be.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Wilson making most of sixth year

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 5, 2012

It has taken nearly six years, but James Wilson is poised to finally make it through his first healthy spring.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Early entry deadline should put players’ priorities first

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 2, 2012

Everyone wants to know how Brad Beal will be celebrating his 19th birthday.