Billy Donovan will receive recognition for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame during the Florida-LIU football game on August 30.

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In honor of his upcoming induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, legendary Florida men's basketball coach Billy Donovan will be celebrated with a special in-game ceremony at the Gators' football game against LIU on Saturday, August 30, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Donovan, who led Florida from 1996-2015, steered the program to two national championships, four Final Fours, six Southeastern Conference regular-season titles, four SEC Tournament victories, and 467 wins. Since leaving Gainesville, he has tallied 438 NBA wins with the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder.

The 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame class will be officially enshrined on Sept. 5-6 in Springfield, Mass. Donovan was announced as part of the 2025 class on April 5, and he was honored at halftime of the Gators' Final Four win in San Antonio.

A limited number of tickets are still available for the game against LIU, which kicks off at 7 p.m. The event will also feature 352 Community Day, presented by Regions, and a special halftime fireworks display, presented by BeReal. Click here to get your tickets while they last.

Single-game tickets for the other five home football games this season are also on sale. Fans can purchase tickets online at FloridaGators.com, by calling the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683, or in person at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ticket office, located at Gate 2 on the stadium’s west side.