By LARRY VAUGHT

How would Florida coach Billy Donovan compare UK freshman Nerlens Noel, the nation’s leading shot blocker, with Anthony Davis, the nation’s best last year when he led UK to a national title?

“I think he is just as good as Anthony Davis as a shot blocker, I don’t think there is any question about that. He has unbelievable length, has unbelievable timing, he is very gifted at it for a skill guy,” said Donovan.

“He keeps himself out of foul trouble; he can alter shots from a lot different directions and areas on the floor. I think we have to have a level of intelligence, and I think driving in there and trying to shoot over top of him is probably not a wise choice, but I still think we are a team that needs to attack.”