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Two sources within the University of Florida athletic department confirmed late Sunday to FLORIDA TODAY that Billy Donovan has changed his mind after signing a five-year, $27.5 million deal on Friday to coach the Orlando Magic and wants out of the contract. Meanwhile, Virginia Commonwealth coach Anthony Grant, who was an assistant under Donovan for 10 seasons at Florida and was expected to be named his replacement, released a statement Sunday night saying he has not been offered the Gator job -- as many had anticipated. Foxsports.com initially reported that Donovan had a change of heart, which was confirmed by UF sources to FLORIDA TODAY. ... Donovan was emotional at his press conference in Gainesville on Friday when asked how hard it was to make phone calls telling people he was leaving UF. He later told Orlando Magic officials about his change of heart and felt he was rushed into making a decision he now regretted, according to sources. Magic officials could not be reached on Sunday night and were believed to be on their way to Gainesville to try to persuade Donovan to change his mind.
Posted June 04, by Ben Maller on foxsports.com
Posted June 04, by Ben Maller on foxsports.com