Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is poised for final approval, despite a backlash that included Saturday Night Live ripping the legislation and students across the state walking out of classes in protest. A final vote is expected Tuesday and then the controversial legislation will head to DeSantis, who has voiced his support.
Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is poised for final approval, despite a backlash that included Saturday Night Live ripping the legislation and students across the state walking out of classes in protest. A final vote is expected Tuesday and then the controversial legislation will head to DeSantis, who has voiced his support.
RALEIGH, N.C. (seminoles.com) – Though he was raised in a household dominated by two of the greatest names in Sunshine State basketball, Florida State redshirt senior Wyatt Wilkes credits his mom for his success as a player. His grandfather, Glenn Wilkes, is recognized as the “Godfather of Basketball” in the state of Florida. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Stetson from 1957 to 1993 and was the Hatters’ Director of Athletics from 1968 to 1990. He was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014. Wyatt’s father, Glenn Wilkes, Jr., is in his 36th season as the Head Coach of the Rollins College women’s team. He has won more than 725 games, taken his team to the NCAA Tournament 15 times, and coached six All-Americans. However, it will be his mother, Kim, whose wisdom he will draw from when the Seminoles travel to play at NC State on New Year’s Day at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. The Seminoles’ game against the Wo