Florida shooting guard Kenny Boynton’s primary defensive assignment will be guarding Jimmer Fredette.

But to conserve Boynton’s energy, the Gators will resort to defense by committee, with Scottie Wilbekin and Casey Prather, two freshmen who have shown a knack for defense, rotating in on Fredette.

That should take some pressure off Boynton, the team's second-leading scorer and best defender, and keep him fresh on both ends of the court.

"I really felt like last year, because of our lack of depth, I thought (Boynton) got worn out as he started to get into that into the first overtime, then second overtime," Donovan said. "I just don't think it can be one guy. Now there's going to be some possessions and some plays in the game where whoever's on him, they're going to be on an island by themselves. That's gonna happen."

Fredette scored 37 points against Florida in the opening round last year, leading the Cougars to a 99-92 win in double overtime.