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title: FABC Legends (Buddy Collings)
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- About the FABC 
    - [Mission Statement](https://fl.nhsbca.org/about/mission-statement)
    - [Board](https://fl.nhsbca.org/about/board)
- Awards 
    - [Coach of the Year](https://fl.nhsbca.org/awards-coach-of-the-year)
    - [Coaching Records](https://fl.nhsbca.org/awards-coaching-records)
    - [Court of Legends](https://fl.nhsbca.org/awards-court-of-legends)
    - [All-State Teams](https://fl.nhsbca.org/awards-all-state-teams)
    - [Players of the Year](https://fl.nhsbca.org/awards-players-of-the-year)
    - [Mr. and Miss Basketball](https://fl.nhsbca.org/awards-king-and-queen)
- Events 
    - [Coaching Clinic](https://fl.nhsbca.org/events/clinics)
    - [Camps](https://fl.nhsbca.org/events/camps)

# FABC Legends

 

1. ***BUDDY COLLINGS***
   
   Senior Sports Writer- Orlando Sentinel
   
   Sports Writer- Gainesville Sun
   
   Sports- Ocala Star Banner
   
   Sports- Fernandina Beach News Leader
   
   Florida High School Sports- USA Today
   
   Southeast Representative- Gatorade Circle of Champions
   
   Florida Athletic Coaches Association distinguished service award
   
   The longtime keeper of Florida high school sports records, has covered basketball extensively throughout his sports writing career, including every state-tournament since the 1980’s

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