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The Florida men's basketball team loses another player as incoming 6'9" center DeShawn Painter will not be a part of the Gator team next season.

Several media outlets report that Painter, who played last season at Hargrave Military Academy, decommitted from Florida and the decision to not come to Florida was a mutual one.

Painter immediately becomes a very sought after player in the 2009 class. Before committing to Florida, the Virginia native had offers from such schools as Louisville, Virginia, Kentucky and Maryland.

In an interview with VirginiaPreps.com upon choosing Florida, Painter said he chose the Gators because he did not want to stay at home and that he had a close bond with the coaching staff.

Florida is now at the limit of 13 scholarships for the 2009 season.