The lowdown
2000-01 record: 24-7; 12-4 in SEC (t1st in East)
Final Ranking: No. 13 ESPN/USA Today; No. 8 AP
Postseason: Lost to Temple 75-54 in second round of NCAA Tournament.
Three Questions for 2001-02
1. How quickly can the Gators rebound from the loss of senior point guard Teddy Dupay, who was dismissal from the team for violating NCAA gambling rules.
2. Who will help Udonis Haslem inside? It was supposed to be Kwame Brown, but can Bonell Colas be the answer? What about Matt Bonner playing more inside? How about David Lee or Adrian Moss?
3. Will the Gators be able to play their pressing style? Is Justin Hamilton ready to go, or will he need more time to recover from the ACL?
Andy Katz's Scenarios
Best case: The pieces are in place to make a Final Four run. If the Gators get the necessary help for Haslem then they are a contender.
Worst case: Florida bows out in the Sweet 16.
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Key Players Returning
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Player
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Yr.
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Pos.
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Ht./Wt.
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Comment
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Udonis Haslem
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Sr.
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C
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6-8/246
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PTS: 16.8 | REB: 7.5 | AST: 1.0
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Brett Nelson
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Jr.
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G
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6-3/182
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PTS: 15.3 | REB: 2.7 | AST: 4.3
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Teddy Dupay
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Sr.
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G
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5-11/178
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PTS: 13.4 | REB: 2.2 | AST: 2.8
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Matt Bonner
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Jr.
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F
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6-10/237
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PTS: 13.3 | REB: 7.7 | AST: 1.5
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Key Losses
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Player
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Pos.
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Ht./Wt.
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Comment
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Brent Wright
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F
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6-8/235
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PTS: 12.6 | REB: 6.2 | AST: 1.6
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Major Parker
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F
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6-4/218
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PTS: 5.1 | REB: 3.4 | AST: 1.6
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Florida Signings
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Player
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Pos.
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Ht.
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High School/College
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David Lee
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F
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6-8
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St. Louis, Mo./Chaminade Prep
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James White
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F
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6-7
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Kensington, Md./Hargrave Military Academy
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