The Miami Heat lose for a second straight game; a former Gators basketball is a one and done as these stories highlight our Tuesday Sports News And Notes…
** The Miami Heat lose to the Indiana Pacers 105–90 Monday night for its second straight loss. Danny Granger scores 25 to lead the Pacers. The Orlando Magic meanwhile defeat the Toronto Raptors 117-101 behind Ryan Anderson’s 28 points.
** Duke guard Austin Rivers, a former Gators recruit, announces he is leaving for the NBA Draft after just one season with the Blue Devils. He apparently will hire an agent. Mississippi State also loses junior forward Renardo Sidney who will also sign with an agent and leave early.
** South Carolina could have a new men’s basketball coach as it looks like Kansas State’s Frank Martin will take the job. He would take over for the fired Darrin Horn.
** The Gators gymnastics team will compete in an NCAA Regional in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 7th. They will be the top seed at the regional which will also include North Carolina, North Carolina State and Kent State.