In an athlete’s career, injuries are nothing new. Former Florida basketball star Patric Young, who helped lead the Gators to the 2014 Final Four, is no stranger to that after suffering multiple knee injuries playing professional basketball overseas. However, Young’s greatest battle came this summer. On the night of June …
Read More »Bulls Dominate Aside Setbacks
The Chicago Bulls have faced some challenges this season but that hasn’t stopped their momentum. Looking at the Team Whether it be players out with injuries or COVID protocols the Bulls have experienced it all. This season hasn’t been easy on the Bulls with Head Coach Billy Donovan entering the …
Read More »Andrew DeClercq joins UF Athletic Hall of Fame
The 2020 UF Athletic Hall of Fame had nine recent inductees. Nine former #Gators were announced as members of the 2020 #UF Athletic Hall of Fame class today. Notable selections include Billy Donovan, Brandon Spikes and Tim Tebow. Details via @JosephAHastings: ➡️ https://t.co/pnmiG0GfKT pic.twitter.com/G9DigXvbI6 — Gators Territory (@GatorsTerritory) April 27, …
Read More »UF Athletic Director Talks Gators Sports
University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin discussed two of the uncertainties surrounding Gators sports: in-person events and the fate of Mike White. In-Person Events In his talk, Stricklin said that the University Athletic Association has been working closely with UF Health for guidance. He said that its suggestions included …
Read More »Pat Dooley: SEC Memories
As Florida prepares for another SEC Tournament, Pat Dooley of The Tailgate radio show takes a look at a half-dozen (plus one) moments he will never forget. They are not all good times, but they were certainly interesting. 1.Grown men cried. The first one is always the most emotional. I …
Read More »Donovan, Bulls heading towards greatness
The Gator legend has Chicago heading towards greatness for the first time in over 20 years. The Chicago Bulls are heading towards greatness, thanks to Gator great Billy Donovan. When the former Florida head basketball coach took over the reins in Oklahoma City, some questioned his ability to make the …
Read More »Billy Donovan Ready for Chicago Challenge
UF men’s basketball coaching legend Billy Donovan signed a four-year, $24 million contract to become the Chicago Bulls new head coach last month. Early Career Over the last five seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Donovan accumulated a 243-157 record. Donovan now looks to lead the Bulls to their first playoff …
Read More »Bulls Name Billy Donovan New Head Coach
Former Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Billy Donovan takes over as head coach of the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls announced Tuesday that Donovan will replace Jim Boylen. Bulls’ executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas said Donovan’s reputation and experience makes him a great fit to lead Chicago’s young …
Read More »Finding Billy Donovan’s Next Home
After five seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach Billy Donovan will not be returning next season. Donovan and the team signed a five year contract in 2015 that ended this year and both sides decided to not extend the contract. This exit could start the rebuilding phase that …
Read More »Billy Donovan Splits with the Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder and coach Billy Donovan decided to part ways Tuesday. The two parties came to a mutual agreement that it was time to split from one another. Thunder and Billy Donovan agree to mutually part ways. pic.twitter.com/ZJ41bImvSR — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) September 9, 2020 Coaching History Donovan …
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