The No. 7 Florida Gators opened the season with a comfortable 68-45 win over William and Mary Friday night, which featured the debut of walk-on Zach Hodskins.
The No. 7 Florida Gators opened the season with a comfortable 68-45 win over William and Mary Friday night, which featured the debut of walk-on Zach Hodskins.
This is a great story. I am sure many of you have never heard the name Zach Hodskins. That could all change very soon. Hodskins, a high school senior from Georgia, was recently ranked among the best high school basketball prospects in the country, despite only being born with one hand due to a birth defect. Normally being ranked that high would mean dozens and dozens of full scholarship offers right? Well not exactly. Many coaches are still fearful of him having limited ability, even though he has proven otherwise. However, University of Florida head coach Billy Donovan, offered him a spot on the team and a chance to earn himself a scholarship, while two other schools in Alabama have already offered Zach a full ride. I hope the kid gets the chance he has earned. Hit the jump to watch him get busy on the court.