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Donovan Leaves Champion Gators for Magic

Friday, June 01, 2007 8:38:22 PM
By TRAVIS REED

Billy Donovan answers questions from reporters during a press conference to announce his new position as head coach of the Orlando Magic basketball team in Orlando, Fla., Friday, June 1, 2007. (AP Photo/John Raoux)ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - For Billy Donovan, it's the perfect mix: the money, the team, the location. After leading Florida to two straight NCAA titles and building a budding dynasty in 11 years at the school, he's off to the NBA, ready to coach the Orlando Magic.

"I feel like I've got great passion," Donovan said Friday. "I feel like I've got a tremendous work ethic. I feel like I love the game. I know I'm going to work very, very hard at that, and I am excited about that kind of challenge."

Now he has a five-year, $27.5 million contract and is not far from home as he tries to fashion a winner out of young talent.


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