GatorLinks: More on Parsons, Macklin in NBA Draft, plus other tidbits
Saturday, June 25, 2011 | Baseball, Men's Basketball, Football, Track and Field, Scott Carter
The hot story about the Gators is that they'll face defending national champion South Carolina starting Monday night in the College World Series championship.
The winner of the best-of-three series will be the 2011 national champions. Check back with GatorZone.com later today for a notebook from the CWS.
You can click here to read an out-of-towner's perspective on the Gators, this piece from Omaha World-Herald columnist Tom Shatel.
As for other news, here are some links from around the Internet covering UF sports:
--Former Gators forward Chandler Parsons was introduced to Rockets fans on Friday along with the team's other draft picks. Click here to read in the Houston Chronicle what Rockets coach Kevin McHale has to say about Parsons, the 2011 SEC Player of the Year.
--Parsons' former UF teammate, Vernon Macklin, went to the Pistons in the second round. Click here for more on Detroit's draft strategy from the Detroit Free Press.
--Former Gator Alex Tyus did not get drafted, but Tyus remains determined to play in the NBA and will likely have to start his professional career overseas. Click here to read Tyus' final diary entry prior to the draft from TheHoopsReport.com.
--Defensive end Chris Martin never played a game for the Gators after transferring last summer from Cal. He never will after leaving the program to transfer. Click here to read more from Florida Today.
--Here is more from the Eugene (Ore.) Register-Guard on UF teammates Christian Taylor and Will Claye on finishing 1-2 at the USA National Champions in the triple jump.
--Big day for UF hurdler Eddie Lovett and sprinter Tony McQuay on Friday at the USA Track & Field national championships. Click here for more from GatorZone.com.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
