Walter Clayton Jr. saw his draft stock rise more than anyone before March Madness, and he eyes to capitalize on his success. While Cooper Flagg had his fair share of headlines in March Madness and will continue to garner attention as the consensus number one pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Walter Clayton Jr.
After winning the national championship only a little over a week ago, Florida picked up a splash addition to help replenish their roster. On Wednesday, elite Princeton guard Xavian Lee announced his decision to commit to Florida.
Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr., fresh off being named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament, appeared on "Good Morning America" on Friday to discuss the Gators' championship victory against the Houston Cougars, his leadership during the title game, and his basketball journey.
For the third time in program history, the Florida Gators cut down the nets to conclude March Madness. A fringe top-25 team entering the season, Florida caught fire when the calendar flipped to March, winning 12 games in a row, including all six of their games during the NCAA Tournament.
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?
The Florida Gators won the national championship behind the leadership and hot shooting of standout guard Walter Clayton Jr. Clayton put together a strong all-around year.
Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. is making waves in the basketball world, as his stock continues to soar in the latest NBA mock drafts. According
Much of the discussion surrounding Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. after leading the Gators to its first national championship in 18 years has been his placement among the greats of the program.
Walter Clayton Jr. is continuing to turn heads on the basketball court, with the NCAA recently announcing that the Florida senior guard led the nation in points scored during March Madness.
Florida basketball star Walter Clayton Jr. was annoyed with the Gators’ mascot after his team’s 65-63 win over Houston in the NCAA Tournament championship game on Monday night.
The Florida Gators were crowned as national champions Monday evening in San Antonio, Texas after they beat the Houston Cougars 65-63 in the NCAA Tournament Championship.
After trailing for a majority of the game, Walter Clayton Jr. and the Florida Gators were still able to walk away with the national championship. On Monday night, Florida defeated LJ Cryer and the Houston Cougars 65-63 in the national title game.
Boston Celtics star Al Horford watched his alma mater, the University of Florida, win their first NCAA title since 2007. What made the occasion even more special was that Horford was on their last title-winning team.
It would certainly be a case of the rich getting richer should the Celtics manage to enter the June NBA draft, picking near the bottom of the first round, and come away with a newly minted NCAA Tournament hero. In ESPN's latest version of its hoops mock draft, that's exactly how things shake out, with Boston picking at No.
With the Florida Gators winning the National Championship in the rear view, all eyes now turn to NBA draft. Typically, a No 1. seed and title team would be filled with lottery caliber prospects.
As Florida basketball won the 2025 NCAA national title, Walter Clayton Jr was awarded the Most Outstanding Player. He was a stud in the Final Four, as well as the second half of the title game.
At the conclusion of March Madness, the NCAA hands out the Most Outstanding Player Award to the best player from that year's tournament. How many since 1979 on the men's side can you name in six minutes?
Even in his lowest-scoring game of the NCAA Tournament, Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. made his presence felt on both ends of the court late in the national final on Monday.
Walter Clayton Jr. is having the kind of March that players dream of. The senior guard has been sensational, leading the Florida Gators to the national
The 2025 NCAA Tournament has been enlightening for those looking to the 2025 NBA Draft. Especially for prospects like Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr., who’s added his name to the storied list of players to drastically raise their stock while there.
The NBA values youth more than any other U.S. professional sports league when it comes to the draft. Every year, the top of each class is highlighted by teenagers and 20-year-olds from college and overseas, while the 'older' prospects are pushed back in the draft.
The men's college basketball NCAA Tournament national semifinals tipped off with a bang on Saturday, as Florida advanced to its first national title game since 2007 following a 79-73 win over Auburn.
Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. has been one of the breakout stars of the NCAA Tournament. The First-Team All-American for the Gators didn’t start his college career at Florida, though.
Senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. has done a bit of everything for the Florida Gators this season, but that was never more clear than in the Elite Eight against Texas Tech.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Walter Clayton Jr. scored a game-high 30 points, including 11 points in the final 5:24, as top-seeded Florida survived a back-and-forth battle to beat third-seeded Texas Tech 84-79 and advance to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at Chase Center.
With half of the men's 2025 Final Four set, here are the day's winners and losers.
Even when he's not having one of his better games, Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. keeps stepping up when it matters most.
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