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Sophomore Allen becoming Gators' 'go-to guy'

(Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun)

There was a time when Florida sophomore guard KeVaughn Allen would have thought twice about launching big shots with the game on the line.

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Who: No. 23 Florida (12-3, 3-0 SEC) vs. Alabama (9-5, 2-0)

When: 9 p.m.

Where: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

TV: ESPNU

Radio: 103.7-FM

Early in his freshman season, the 6-foot-2 Allen's play on the court mirrored his shy-by-nature demeanor off the court.

With some prodding from teammates and coaches, Allen has emerged from a shell to become a more assertive scorer.