A Gators 1st, Walter Clayton becomes No. 1 seed Florida’s 1st AP 1st-team All-American
Walter Clayton walks away with the SEC Tournament MVP last weekend as the Gators won three games by an average margin of 15 points. (George Walker IV/AP)
Walter Clayton walks away with the SEC Tournament MVP last weekend as the Gators won three games by an average margin of 15 points. (George Walker IV/AP)
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By Edgar Thompson | egthompson@orlandosentinel.com | Orlando Sentinel
UPDATED: March 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE — Florida point guard Walter Clayton Jr. made basketball history at a school that’s produced two national championships, All-NBA stars and top-10 draft picks.
The Associated Press tabbed Clayton first-team All-American, the first player to receive the honor for the Florida Gators.
“He’s been the best guard in America this year,” coach Todd Golden said Tuesday, moments after AP announced the team.
Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. led the Gators’ way to the SEC semifinals. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. led the Gato …
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