Final Four field spurs memories of 1986, with Florida in role of Duke

To which everyone else said, "We'll count 'em when they're made." I suspect that, should these Gators also fall short, Florida coach Billy Donovan will
Final Four field spurs memories of 1986, with Florida in role of Duke
Final Four field spurs memories of 1986, with Florida in role of Duke /

Led by freshman star Pervis Ellison, the '86 Louisville Cardinals rejected Duke's bid at history and won their second national title in seven seasons.
Led by freshman star Pervis Ellison, the '86 Louisville Cardinals rejected Duke's bid at history and won their second national title in seven seasons :: Manny Millan/SI

To which everyone else said, "We'll count 'em when they're made."

The 1986 Final Four featured Cinderella LSU, perennial force Louisville, rising power Duke and the return of Kansas.
The 1986 Final Four featured Cinderella LSU, perennial force Louisville, rising power Duke and the return of Kansas :: Jerry Wachter/SI

I suspect that, should these Gators also fall short, Florida coach Billy Donovan will feel the very same way about them.


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