Re: Another Pitino protege is doing quite well

[Justin Register]

As a born FL fan and always die-hard Gator, this is why I have complete
confidence in Cronin.  There was NO mention of FL basketball before
Donovan.  Yes, it is probably easier to entice kids to FL rather than Cincy,
but the right coach/recruiter can change things.  Donovan did not do it in
one year.  If we only go 16-14 this year, relax.  The man has not had a
chance to truly recruit yet, so let's see what he brings in for 2007-08, and
2008-09.


On 10/9/06, Keith Wedinger <address@hidden> wrote:
> If Coach Cronin can duplicate some of the success Billy Donovan has
> enjoyed
> at Florida, I think UC will be in great shape.
> Before Billy's arrival, Florida had some success under Lon Kruger
> including
> a trip to the Final 4.  Billy's "only" credentials were:
> 1.  Assistant at a top flight school
> 2.  Head coach at a mid major
> Sound familiar?
>
> Age: 41; head coaching stops: Marshall and Florida; won national title in
> 2006; has made two national title games (2000, '06); two SEC titles; he's
> winning at nearly a 70 percent clip at Florida (226 wins in 10 seasons)
>
> --
> Keith Wedinger
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