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Dastrup Really Enjoys Florida Experience

Posted February 27, 2013 on florida.scout.com
PLAYERS: Billy Donovan
TEAMS: Florida Gators
He isn’t your normal superstar basketball prospect in many ways. He’s humble, sincere, spiritual, but he’s also versatile on the court. His style of play is something that fits Billy Donovan and the Florida Gator style to a tee. Payton Dastrup is a 6-10, 230 pound nationally fifth ranked center and he got to see Florida basketball first-hand this past weekend.
Original Story: http://florida.scout.com/2/1270150.html
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