Former NBA player Jason Williams has publicly distanced himself from the University of Florida following a recent incident during the Softball Super Regional. Williams, who played college basketball for the Gators in the late 1990s, expressed his discontent during an appearance on the Fox Sports 1 show "Wake Up, Barstool." He stated, "The only time I'll ever step foot on Gainesville's campus again is if my daughter plays softball there again." This statement came after the Gators' softball team lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, during which the Gators did not shake hands with the opposing team. Williams' daughter, Mia, previously played softball for the Gators before transferring to Texas Tech, which adds context to his remarks.
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Jason Williams Ends Association with University of Florida After Softball Incident
Jason Williams has severed ties with the University of Florida after the Gators' softball team lost to Texas Tech and did not shake hands with the opposing players. Williams expressed his feelings on Fox Sports 1, indicating he would only return to campus if his daughter, who transferred from Florida to Texas Tech, played there again.
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Former NBA star Jason Williams severs ties with college team after weekend softball spat
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Jason Williams Ends Association with University of Florida After Softball Incident