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UF center Tyus to return
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 10:34 a.m.
Center Alex Tyus has decided to return to Florida for his junior season.
"The University of Florida is where I want to be," Tyus said in a statement released by UF on Tuesday. "I truly feel this is the best place for me to continue to grow and improve and I look forward to this upcoming season."
Tyus had announced he was transferring on April 17, but apparently changed his mind. In starting all 36 games at center last season, the 6-foot-8 Tyus finished the year as Florida's second-leading scorer (12.5 ppg) and leading rebounder (6.2).
Tyus' return means Florida will have at least three starters returning next season and possibly four if sophomore point guard Nick Calathes decides to pull his name back from the NBA Draft. Calathes has put his name in for the draft, but has yet to hire an agent.
Tyus met with Florida coach Billy Donovan on Thursday night before leaving for his native St. Louis on Friday.
"It's great to know that his heart is here at the University of Florida," Donovan said in the statement. "I know he will work hard."
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