Florida forward Thomas Haugh (10) and guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) celebrate during the second half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in San
Florida Gators All-American point guard Walter Clayton Jr. put on another Steph Curry-like performance in the Gators 84-79 win over Texas Tech in the Elite Eight.
The senior All-American averaged 22.25 points per game, which included a 30-point outing on Saturday, across Florida's run to the Final Four.
SAN FRANCISCO — Walter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final on Saturday.
Here, get to know Walter Clayton Jr.’s family—including girlfriend Tatiyana Burney, parents, and sisters. Walter and Tatiyana grew up together; they met when they were in middle school.
As Florida prepares to play in "The House That Steph Built," Clayton Jr.'s range and off-the-dribble shooting prowess reminds some of Curry.
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Clayton, Florida's big shot maker, scored a game-high 30 points and hit several huge 3-pointers down the stretch.
San Francisco, Calif. — Ahead of a Sweet 16 clash with the Florida Gators, Maryland’s head coach Kevin Willard handed out some very high praise to Gators star Walter Clayton Jr. during his press conference on Wednesday.
Gators' Walter Clayton Jr. delivers clutch performances, leading the team to its first Final Four in 11 years and earning West Regional Most Outstanding Player honors.