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- ↑ Jacksonville.com: **UF Football** Florida's star freshman on a tear since injury, 01/09/98
- ↑ Florida Gators bio
- ↑ Sneaker-blowout lawsuit makes player an underdog against Nike
- ↑ Wright files suit against Nike
- ↑ Euroleague.net biography
- ↑ Former Florida basketball player seeking Latvian citizenship, spot on national team
- ↑ Spirou Charleroi re-signs Wright
- ↑ Sports of The Times; Youth Is Not Wasted At Confident Florida