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Trump welcomes Florida Gators men’s basketball team to the White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WFLA) — The Florida Gators are a long way from their home in Gainesville.

The National Championship-winning men’s basketball team is in Washington, D.C. to be recognized by President Donald Trump.

Head Coach Todd Golden and his players took a tour of the Capitol on Wednesday before stopping by the White House.

Florida defeated Houston 65-63 in the NCAA championship game last month. It was the program’s third National Championship win.