Walter Clayton Jr. Delivers Defensive Masterpiece as Florida Shocks Houston to Win NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship
In a game defined by grit, defense, and relentless willpower, it was a stop — not a shot — that will echo through Florida Gators history forever. Walter Clayton Jr., scoreless in the first half, battered by Houston’s smothering defense, found redemption on the game’s final play — not with a buzzer-beating jumper, but with […]
2025 NCAA Men’s National Championship Game Preview: Florida Gators vs. Houston Cougars
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ | 8:50 p.m. ET | 📺 CBS The stage is set for the March Madness finale — and it’s a heavyweight showdown. The Florida Gators, chasing their first national title since the Billy Donovan-led back-to-back runs in 2006 and 2007, take on a hungry Houston Cougars squad still seeking its […]
Walter Clayton Jr. Delivers Again: Florida Tops Auburn 79-73 to Reach National Championship Game
Walter Clayton Jr. is having the kind of NCAA Tournament run legends are made of — and he’s not finished yet. The Florida Gators star poured in 34 points, including five 3-pointers, as Florida edged past SEC rival Auburn 79-73 in a back-and-forth Final Four battle Saturday night at the Alamodome. With the win, the […]
Final Four Preview: Florida Gators vs. Auburn Tigers
For the first time since 2008, all four No. 1 seeds have advanced to the Final Four, setting up an exciting semifinal showdown between the Florida Gators and the Auburn Tigers. The two SEC powerhouses will tip off at 6:09 p.m. ET on Saturday, followed by Houston vs. Duke at 8:49 p.m. ET (both games […]
Elite 8 Thriller: No. 1 Florida Rallies Late to Beat No. 3 Texas Tech, Advances to Final Four
In a dramatic West Region final, No. 1 seed Florida stormed back from a nine-point deficit in the final minutes to defeat No. 3 Texas Tech, 84-79, and punch its ticket to the Final Four for the first time since 2014. The Gators (34-4) leaned on Walter Clayton Jr., who delivered in the clutch with […]
Florida’s Depth and Experience Overwhelm Maryland in Sweet 16 Victory
No. 1 seed Florida showcased its depth and senior leadership in a commanding 87-71 victory over fourth-seeded Maryland in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region Sweet 16 on Thursday night. The Gators, making their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2017, used a balanced attack and a deep bench to wear down the Terrapins, securing a spot […]
Florida Stuns UConn 77-75 to Reach Sweet 16, Ending Huskies’ Three-Peat Bid
UConn the reigning champions looked poised to continue their historic run. Led by Dan Hurley, showcased the grit and toughness that carried them to back-to-back national titles, outplaying top-seeded Florida for most of their NCAA Tournament second-round matchup. But in the final eight minutes, Walter Clayton Jr. took over. The Gators’ first-team All-America guard delivered […]
Florida Rolls Past Norfolk State in First Round, Sets Up Clash with UConn
The Florida Gators wasted no time proving why they earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, delivering a dominant 95-69 victory over 16th-seeded Norfolk State in the West Region’s first round on Friday night. Walter Clayton Jr., fresh off being named a first-team All-American earlier this week, put on a show, knocking down […]
Breaking Down the NCAA Tournament No. 1 Seeds: Who Has the Best Shot to Win It All?
In a year defined by surprises men’s college basketball has been an excellent ride in 2024-25. Now, with the NCAA Tournament upon us, four No. 1 seeds—Auburn, Duke, Houston, and Florida—stand atop the bracket. But which of them has the best chance to cut down the nets in April? Let’s break it down. Auburn Tigers […]
2025 NCAA Tournament Preview: Auburn Earns No. 1 Overall Seed as SEC Makes History
The madness of March is here, and the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field is set. The Auburn Tigers, led by SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome, were awarded the No. 1 overall seed by the selection committee on Sunday. Auburn (28-5) claimed the SEC regular-season title, despite dropping three of its last four […]
Florida Claims Fifth SEC Tournament Title, Defeats Tennessee 86-77
The fourth-ranked Florida Gators secured their fifth Southeastern Conference Tournament championship and first since 2014, defeating No. 8 Tennessee 86-77 on Sunday. Led by Walter Clayton Jr.’s 22 points, the Gators (30-4) avenged last year’s loss in the title game, ensuring their 12th championship appearance ended with a trophy. Florida, which previously won three straight […]
Florida Dominates Alabama 104-82, Advances to SEC Championship Game
No. 4 Florida turned a tight first half into a runaway victory, defeating No. 5 Alabama 104-82 in the SEC Tournament semifinals on Saturday. Senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 22 points and six assists, helping the Gators (29-4) pull away in the second half and secure a spot in Sunday’s championship […]
No. 4 Florida Rolls Past No. 21 Missouri 95-81 in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals
No. 4 Florida secured a spot in the SEC Tournament semifinals Friday night with a commanding 95-81 victory over No. 21 Missouri. The second-seeded Gators (28-4) never trailed, riding hot shooting and balanced scoring to avenge their only home loss of the season. Walter Clayton Jr. led Florida with 18 points, while Will Richard and […]
