Memory Lane: 2007 Gators

     The 2006-2007 Florida Gators are considered to be one of the best college basketball teams of all time.  The Florida Gators came into the 2006-2007 season as the defending National Champions.  The 2006-2007 Florida Gators repeated as National Champions with an overall record of 35-5.
     Seven players from the 2006-2007 Florida Gators team were drafted by NBA (National Basketball Association) teams.  Corey Brewer (Pick #7), Al Horford (Pick #3), and Joakim Noah (Pick #9) were all selected in the 1st round of the 2007 NBA Draft.  Al Horford played his High School basketball career at Grand Ledge High School in Grand Ledge, Michigan.
     Taurean Green, Walter Hodge, Chris Richard, and Marreese Speights were also drafted by NBA teams.  Billy Donovan was the Head Coach of the back to back National Champions.  Donovan is currently the Head Coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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-  Florida defeated Ohio State 84-75 in the 2007 National Championship.



-  Florida defeated UCLA 73-57 in the 2006 National Championship.



-  The 2005-2006 Florida Gators compiled an overall record of 33-6.



-  The Florida Gators compete in the SEC (Southeastern Conference).











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