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During the 2024-25 campaign, he’s averaging an astounding 18.5 points, 4.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game on 45.1/39.2/87.1 shooting splits.
From Sports Illustrated
Clayton poured in 34 points on 11-of-18 shooting, leading the top-seeded Gators to a 79-73 win over SEC foe and fellow top seed Auburn, securing a spot in the national championship.
From The New York Times
Clayton lit up the Auburn Tigers for 34 points Saturday night in a 79–73 Final Four triumph, carrying Florida to the Monday title game.
From Sports Illustrated

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San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) dribbles the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.
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The 6-foot-3 senior from Lake Wales, Fla., poured in 34 points in Florida’s national semifinal victory over Auburn that propelled the Gators into Monday’s NCAA championship game against Houston. In five NCAA Tournament games, Clayton has combined to score 123 points. He’s averaging 24.6 points while shooting 49% from deep in the tournament.
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