WALTER CLAYTON NEWS

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

1 DAY AGO • 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

2 DAYS AGO • 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,...

5 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida guard Walter Clayton to test NBA Draft water or return to Florida for 2024-25 Clayton earned second-team All-SEC honors in his first year with the Gators

APRIL 8 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tyrese Samuel, Walter Clayton discuss win over Bulldogs Walter Clayton scored 22 points and Tyrese Samuel recorded his 11th double-double of the season in Florida's 85-80 win over Georgia in the S...

MARCH 15 • 247SPORTS.COM

Continues to impress Clayton posted 22 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, one block and three steals over 34 minutes during Thursday's 85-80 victory over Georgia.

Impact The junior lead his team in scoring with 22 points while connecting on all five of his free-throw attempts during Thursday's win over Georgia. Clayton has been one of the best guards in the conference and continues to show his abilities each game. The guard is averaging 17 points and 3.6 rebounds per game on the season. Florida will play Alabama in the quarterfinal game on Friday.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Walter Clayton Jr. scores 22 to help Florida edge Georgia Walter Clayton Jr.had 22 points and three steals to help sixth-seeded Florida escape with an 85-80 victory over 11th-seeded Georgia on Thurs...

MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Walter Clayton Jr. scores 22 to help Florida edge Georgia Walter Clayton Jr.had 22 points and three steals to help sixth-seeded Florida escape with an 85-80 victory over 11th-seeded Georgia on Thurs...

MARCH 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Walter Clayton Jr. scores 22, Florida beats Georgia 85-80 to advance to SEC quarters

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half, Tyrese Samuel added 17 and a career-high 15 rebounds and No. 6 seed Florida beat Georgia 85-80 in the second round...

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richard and Clayton shine as Florida knocks off No. 16 Alabama 105-87 and improves to 14-1 at home

Will Richard scored 23 points, Walter Clayton Jr. added 22 and Florida handled No. 16 Alabama 105-87 to stay in contention for a top four seed in the upcoming Southeastern Conferen...

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walter Clayton discusses Gators loss at Alabama, opportunity to bounce back vs. Vanderbilt The Gators host the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday at 1 p.m.

FEBRUARY 23 • 247SPORTS.COM

Vanderbilt visits Clayton and No. 24 Florida

No. 24 Florida hosts the Vanderbilt Commodores after Walter Clayton Jr. scored 27 points in Florida's 98-93 overtime loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide

FEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 24 Florida faces No. 13 Alabama following Clayton's 21-point game

No. 24 Florida faces the No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide after Walter Clayton Jr. scored 21 points in the Gators' 88-82 win over the Georgia Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walter Clayton Jr. scores 21 points, Florida holds off LSU 82-80

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 21 points and Florida held off LSU for an 82-80 victory

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS