Florida coach Amanda Butler begins a new season filled with freshman and a couple of talented newcomers, but she's optimistic the Gators will be able to handle the challenge.

Butler is hoping a challenging non-conference schedule will jump-start the Gators early, and said she expects many of the freshman to contribute early.

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