Former Northwestern assistant Armon Gates has been named Associate Head Coach at Florida.
The move comes after top assistant Dusty May left Gainesville to become Florida Atlantic’s new head coach.
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Gates spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Northwestern.
In a press release from the program, Florida head coach Mike White commented on the addition of Gates to his staff.
“We conducted an extensive national search, and Armon kept coming back atop my list,” White said. “UF certainly gets the attention of coaches around the country, so we went through a thorough process, and he was my ultimate target.
“Armon, like Jordan Mincy and Darris Nichols, is a rising star in this industry. He brings infectious energy and has won everywhere he’s been. He has worked with and for some really great coaches and is a proven recruiter, and he will be a fantastic fit for our culture. His breadth of knowledge and experiences will benefit the Florida program in all facets.”
The Gators finished 21-13 this season and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament before losing to Texas Tech.
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