"We are thrilled to bring Larry (Shyatt) back to the University of Wyoming," Burman said at the time of Shyatt's hiring. "He did a great job in his one season at UW, taking us to the NIT, and the players he recruited to Wyoming paid dividends for our program throughout their careers. Over the past seven seasons, he has had the opportunity to sit next to and coach with one of the premier coaches in America in Billy Donovan.
"One of the things that impressed our committee in our interview with Larry was how bad he wanted to be back at Wyoming."
"I'm truly thankful for the opportunity given by President (Tom) Buchanan and (Athletics Director) Tom Burman to return to Laramie and the University of Wyoming," Shyatt said at the time of his hiring. "The experience my wife Pam and I had in Laramie, and the many people we met in the state, has always been among our fondest memories in over 30 years of coaching.
"I've spent seven great years at the University of Florida helping to build a championship-caliber program, and this is one of the only places I would have considered leaving for.
"I'm excited about the commitment of the administration, and the passionate fan base I remember at Wyoming, and I can't wait to meet, work with and develop a great relationship with the current team."
"For me personally there's both an excitement and sadness," said University of Florida head basketball coach Billy Donovan. "Larry is one of my closest friends, and his impact here at Florida over the last seven years has been immeasurable. He's one of the great minds in basketball and he deserves this opportunity.
"I'm happy for both he and his wife Pam that they will be able to return to an area they truly enjoyed and a program that is very special to them both."
