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Florida hires Louisiana Tech's Michael White as head basketball coach

Jeremy Foley has his man — and he found him with alacrity.

Florida has hired Louisiana Tech head coach Michael White to the same position, the school announced Thursday night.

Just one week after Billy Donovan's departure for the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, and three days after a farewell press conference in Gainesville, Jeremy Foley has found the future Hall of Fame coach's successor.

"I have an incredible amount of respect for the University of Florida, and I am so excited to be a Gator," White said. "Not only is Florida home for me, but the tradition and success that the Gators have built make this an incredible opportunity.