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Mike White reportedly leaving Florida for Georgia

Mike White at Florida

Mike White is reportedly leaving Florida for a shocking move to an SEC rival.

As first reported by Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, White is poised to leave the Gators to take over as the head coach at Georgia.

White will replace Tom Crean, who was fired on Saturday.

This move comes completely out of nowhere. White is a Florida native who has coached the Gators since 2015, when he took over for Billy Donovan. There was no indication he was considering a move, and while the Gators have not been among the best in college basketball under White, he has ensured that they are a perennial NCAA Tournament team.

White leaves Florida after going 142-88 in seven seasons. The Gators have not won 20 games since 2018-19, and are in danger of missing the tournament for the first time since 2016.

Photo: Mar 10, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Mike White looks on against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

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