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Nice little run for that program. National titles. NBA talent all over the floor. A team so good that it is hard to fully recognize just how independently brilliant their players are. For one thing, I am just now starting to realize that Corey Brewer is going to be a fantastic pro player. I don’t watch as much college ball as certain folks (go here to Dave Sez to read the solid insight of one who does), and it had not registered with me that Brewer is 6′9″. Gracious. With his handle, his shot, and his defensive skillz, he will be a star on the next level.

So, nice moment for Florida. Great team. But the immediate question in the aftermath of the game is whither Billy Donovan. That rumors of Donovan to Kentucky persist. Florida will finally see the brilliant core of its repeat national titles go to their pro reward, leaving the Gators in reloading mode for next year, and perhaps a natuaral departure point for Donovan, should he so choose. And, for some reason, people still see Kentucky as a destination coaching job in college basketball. Because nothing says destination job like the crazed expectations of one of the most unforgiving fanbases in all of sport.

But, hey, if that kind of thing is Donovan’s bag, hope he enjoys his time there. If he goes, he won’t ever find the kind of happiness that he has found in Gainesville, even if he were to get Kentucky back to the top. Because even then, it’s not enough for UK fans. He’s better off staying put in Gainesville or looking to the pros if he wants another challenge.