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Michael White to Florida: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

The Florida Gators have found their next men's basketball coach. Michael White, who has spent the last four seasons coaching at Louisiana Tech, will take over the job. 

The official Gators' men's basketball Twitter account announced White's hiring:

We are excited to announce Michael White is our new head coach! pic.twitter.com/oUdSkNHaZ5

— Gator M-Basketball (@GatorZoneMBK) May 7, 2015

According to Mark Long of The Associated Press, Florida will have a press conference on Monday to officially introduce White:   

Gators planning a Monday news conference to officially introduce Michael White as Billy D's replacement

— Mark Long (@APMarkLong) May 7, 2015

Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley said in a statement, per Adam Silverstein of OnlyGators.