WALTER CLAYTON NEWS

Martin and Clayton lead No. 5 Florida to an 84-60 win over Texas to start a new streak at home

Alijah Martin scored 22 points, Walter Clayton Jr. added 19 and No. 5 Florida beat Texas 84-60 to start a new home-winning streak

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

28-point outburst not enough Clayton registered 28 points (9-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 83-82 loss to Missouri.

Impact Once again, a heroic effort by Clayton wasn't enough to propel the Gators to a victory in a heartbreaking defeat. Clayton struggled somewhat from downtown, but still shot nearly 50 percent from the field and got to the charity stripe nine times. Despite Florida crashing back down to earth a bit as of late, the point guard remains liable to explode on any given night.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. on Midseason Top 25 Wooden Award Watch List No Florida Gator has ever won the Wooden Award, but Walter Clayton Jr. is still in the running after appearing on the Midseason Top 25 Watch...

JANUARY 8 • USATODAY.COM

No. 1 Tennessee visits No. 8 Florida following Clayton's 33-point showing

No. 8 Florida takes on the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers after Walter Clayton Jr. scored 33 points in Florida's 106-100 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valiant effort not enough Clayton racked up 33 points (9-15 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 9-13 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 34 minutes during Saturday's 106-100 loss to Kentucky.

Impact Clayton tied a career high with 33 points, but it wasn't enough to keep the Gators from dropping their first game of the season. The SEC will be a bloodbath this year, and there's no shame in losing on the road to blue blood Kentucky. Still, Clayton will need more help from his teammates in the thick of conference play. This game is an excellent sign, though, that against top teams, Clayton will bring his best.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Koby Brea's seven 3-pointers lifts No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida, 106-100

Koby Brea scored 23 points and hit seven 3-pointers off the bench to lead No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida ,106-100.

JANUARY 4

Continues electrifying season Clayton ended Saturday's 83-66 win over Arizona State with 25 points (8-18 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 33 minutes.

Impact Clayton has been nothing short of spectacular in 2024-2025. The point guard is having a career year, and that continued in an easy win over Arizona State for the undefeated Gators. Clayton has contributed in every facet and is doing so on excellent efficiency (48/38/92 shooting splits this season). He's making his case as one of the best point guards in America.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Walter Clayton Jr., No. 9 Florida down Arizona State, improve to 10-0 Walter Clayton Jr.scored 25 points and unbeaten No.9 Florida rode early 3-point shooting to knock off Arizona State 83-66 in a Holiday Hoops...

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Walter Clayton scores 27 points, No. 13 Florida beats Virginia 87-69 in SEC/ACC Challenge

Walter Clayton scored 27 points, Alex Condon added 19 points and eight rebounds and No. 13 Florida beat Virginia 87-69 in the SEC/ACC Challenge on Wednesday night to remain unbeate...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clayton scores 19 and No. 18 Florida uses 27-0 run to pull away to 88-51 victory over Wichita State

Walter Clayton Junior scored 19 points and Alex Condon had 17 points and nine rebounds to help No. 18 Florida overwhelm Wichita State 88-51 in the championship game of the ESPN Eve...

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clayton and Martin power No. 18 Florida past Wake Forest 75-58

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 21 points and Alijah Martin added 16 as No. 18 Florida beat Wake Forest 75-58 in the ESPN Events Invitational on Thursday

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contributing in all facets Clayton produced 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 84-60 victory over Florida A&M.

Impact Clayton has been a bundle of energy for the Gators. The scoring has been impressive, as he's averaging 18.4 points-per-game. But Clayton is also averaging 3.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists, making his presence felt all over the court. The point guard isn't afraid to take matters into his own hands, and he's the heart and soul of this team.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Richard and Walter Clayton Jr. lead the way as No. 21 Florida handles Florida A&M 84-60

Will Richard scored 20 points, Walter Clayton Jr. added 17 and No. 21 Florida led the entire way in an 84-60 victory over Florida A&M on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 21 Florida hosts Florida A&M following Clayton's 25-point game

No. 21 Florida faces the Florida A&M Rattlers after Walter Clayton Jr. scored 25 points in Florida's 87-74 win against the Florida State Seminoles

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walter Clayton Jr. helps No. 20 Florida down Florida State A 25-point performance by Walter Clayton Jr.helped the No.20 Florida Gators squash an attempted second-half comeback by rival Florida State,...

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Clayton scores 25 points as No. 20 Florida, Todd Golden beat Florida State 87-74 on the road

Walter Clayton scored 16 of his 25 points in the first half and No. 20 Florida held off a late rally to beat Florida State 87-74

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacksonville visits No. 21 Florida following Clayton's 29-point game

No. 21 Florida plays the Jacksonville Dolphins after Walter Clayton Jr. scored 29 points in Florida's 98-83 victory over the South Florida Bulls

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clayton and Richard come up big for No. 21 Florida in 98-83 victory over South Florida

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 29 points, Will Richard added 25 and No. 21 Florida overcame a 13-point deficit to beat South Florida 98-83 in their season opener

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets tone with 29 in opener Clayton contributed 29 points (10-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 98-83 win over South Florida.

Impact The preseason all-SEC guard got off to a fast start here against an overmatched opponent both in terms of scoring and distributing. The offense appears to clearly run through Clayton, who looks well on his way to surpassing his career-best scoring average of 17.6 ppg set a season ago. His usage in the point guard position also appears as if it will lead to superior distribution numbers.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Walter Clayton Jr. out to prove at the point guard spot for Florida basketball in 2024-25 Florida basketball is moving Walter Clayton Jr. to the point guard role entering the 2024-25 season. Here's how it could work out.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Planned to be used as starting PG Clayton is planned to be used as the Gators' starting point guard during their 2024-25 season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Before withdrawing from the 2024 NBA Draft and re-enrolling at Florida, Clayton was part of the 2023-24 Gators' primary backcourt alongside Zyon Pullin, their starting option at point guard then. But with Pullin's collegiate career over, the Gators need a new figurehead at the one. They will move Clayton, whose PG experience at Iona and Florida should make his position transition at least a bit easier.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Nelson, Hunter Sallis, Walter Clayton Jr. headline top candidates for patented Year 2 transfer jump Keeping a transfer for a second year has been an absolute cheat code. Who are the biggest Year 2 transfer candidates to erupt in 2024-25?

JUNE 20, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Florida gets star G Walter Clayton Jr. back for senior year Florida basketball will get leading scorer Walter Clayton Jr. back for a second year after he withdrew his name from the 2024 NBA draft.

MAY 27, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Walter Clayton Jr. withdraws from draft to return to Florida Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr.withdrew from the NBA draft on Monday and will play another season in Gainesville, the university said.After...

MAY 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. to go through NBA pre-draft process before deciding on future

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. is entering the NBA draft with the potential to rejoin the Gators for his senior year

APRIL 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS