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Good News: Florida Gators Just Announced The Hiring of Legendary Coach, Billy Donovan, as New Men’s Basketball Head Coach

The Florida Gators have announced the hiring of Billy Donovan, the program’s all-time winningest coach, as their new men’s basketball head coach. Donovan, who led the Gators to back-to-back national championships in 2006 and 2007, returns to Gainesville after a successful 7-year stint as the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Donovan, 58, replaces Todd Golden, who left for the University of San Francisco. Donovan’s return is seen as a homecoming for the coach, who spent 19 seasons at Florida from 1996 to 2015.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Billy back to the Gator family,” said Florida Athletic Director, Scott Stricklin. “His experience, leadership, and knowledge of the program make him the perfect fit for this role.”

Donovan’s hiring has sent excitement through the Gator Nation, with fans eagerly anticipating his return. During his previous tenure, Donovan led the Gators to 4 Final Four appearances, 5 SEC championships, and 14 NCAA Tournament appearances.

“I’m excited to return to Florida and get back to work,” Donovan said. “We have a talented roster and a great fan base. I’m looking forward to building on our past success and bringing another championship to Gainesville.”

Donovan’s return is expected to bring stability and consistency to the program, which has struggled in recent seasons. His coaching style and ability to develop players are seen as key factors in the Gators’ future success.

The Gators will introduce Donovan at a press conference next week, marking a new era in the program’s history. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!

_Contract Details:_

– 6-year deal worth $30 million
– $5 million signing bonus
– $4 million average annual salary