Walter Clayton - College Basketball News & Rumors

2024-25 CBK AP All-American teams: Cooper Flagg, Johni Broome unanimous selections

Cooper Flagg and Johni Broome's two-man race for the National Player of the Year honors was solidified by their unanimous selections as AP f...

MARCH 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2024-25 CBK AP All-American teams: Cooper Flagg, Johni Broome unanimous selections

No. 4 Florida tops No. 8 Tennessee for first SEC Tournament title since 2014

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points and No. 4 Florida won its fifth SEC Tournament title and first since 2014 by beating No. 8 Tennessee.

MARCH 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 4 Florida tops No. 8 Tennessee for first SEC Tournament title since 2014

Leader in rout of Alabama Clayton chipped in 22 points (7-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 104-82 victory over Alabama.

Impact Clayton now has two separate 22-point games against the Tide in the month of March, but this time he did it from the perimeter, matching his season best in three-pointers made. Clayton and the Gators will look to finish the job Sunday in the SEC tournament final and cement their status as a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The 'Walter Clayton game': Inside Florida guard's journey – from high school football to a potential Final Four run | Sporting News Canada Florida's do-it-all guard hopes he can lead the Gators to a Final Four.

MARCH 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The 'Walter Clayton game': Inside Florida guard's journey – from high school football to a potential Final Four run | Sporting News Florida's do-it-all guard hopes he can lead the Gators to a Final Four.

MARCH 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Walter Clayton Jr., No. 5 Florida surge past Ole Miss Walter Clayton Jr.scored 23 points and dished out eight assists Saturday night as No.5 Florida pulled away in the second half for a 90-71 wi...

MARCH 9, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Ole Miss visits No. 5 Florida following Condon's 27-point outing

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Puts up 22 on Tide Clayton totaled 22 points (8-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one block over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 99-94 victory over Alabama.

Impact It was the highest-scoring game since Jan. 14 for Clayton, who has reached double figures in 14 consecutive contests and is averaging an impressive 16.5 points, 4.4 assists and 4.2 rebounds over that span. With another signature road win, Clayton and the Gators have now won eight of nine in a tough SEC conference and are making their case for a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. They'll close out the regular season against Ole Miss on Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball rankings: Auburn, Duke hold steady at 1-2; Tennessee into top 5

FOX Sports' John Fanta reveals his latest top 25 rankings, with Auburn and Duke remaining on top and Tennessee moving into his top five.

MARCH 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

College basketball rankings: Auburn, Duke hold steady at 1-2; Tennessee into top 5

Balanced effort in loss Clayton finished Tuesday's 88-83 loss to Georgia with 18 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 38 minutes.

Impact Clayton was his usual all-around self in the loss to Georgia, dishing out five assists while grabbing five rebounds in addition to his status quo 18 points. Still, it wasn't enough to prevent an upset loss at the hands of the Bulldogs. Clayton's shooting efficiency certainly could've been better, but the stud point guard isn't the only one blame for this loss. He'll look to help the Gators bounce back on March 1 against Texas A&M.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lethally efficient in win Clayton closed with 18 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 85-63 win over Oklahoma.

Impact Clayton was surgical in scoring 18 points on nine shots while draining four threes. His assists were down after he averaged 7.7 over his last three games, but the Gators hardly needed him to facilitate in addition to his 18 points in a comfortable victory over Oklahoma. Florida has two games in which they should be significant favorites against LSU and Georgia before a big-time clash with Texas A&M on March 1.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 Florida steamrolls Oklahoma in SEC play GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 18 points, Will Richard added 14 and No. 2 Florida steamrolled Oklahoma 85-63 on Tuesday...

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

All over the court in win Clayton produced 19 points (7-18 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 81-68 victory over Mississippi State.

Impact Clayton contributed as a scorer, on the glass, as a facilitator - he was his usual, dynamic self in a comfortable victory over Mississippi State. It was the second straight outing he scored 19 points, pulled down six rebounds and hit four three-pointers. Clayton hasn't missed a beat since missing a game with an ankle injury.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top 25 roundup: No. 6 Florida prevails at No. 1 Auburn Walter Clayton Jr.came back from injury and collected 19 points and nine assists to lead visiting No.6 Florida to its second upset of a top-...

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Top 25 roundup: No. 6 Florida prevails at No. 1 Auburn Walter Clayton Jr.came back from injury and collected 19 points and nine assists to lead visiting No.6 Florida to its second upset of a top-...

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

No. 6 Florida gets leading scorer Walter Clayton Jr. back for game at top-ranked Auburn

Point guard Walter Clayton Jr. will return to Florida’s starting lineup when the sixth-ranked Gators play at No. 1 Auburn on Saturday

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Available at Auburn Clayton (ankle) is available for Florida's game Saturday at Auburn, according to Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com.

Impact Fortunately for Clayton, he is not expected to sit out multiple games because of the ankle injury that caused his DNP of Tuesday's Vanderbilt-Florida game. With Alijah Martin dealing with a hip injury, this should give Clayton a clear-cut pathway to being part of Florida's starting backcourt Saturday, even if his primary partner is dealing with an injury. In 21 starts so far this season, Clayton is averaging 17.4 points and 2.7 three-pointers made for Florida.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Richard and Condon come up big with Clayton out, and No. 6 Florida beats Vanderbilt 86-75

Will Richard scored 21 points, Alex Condon added 19 and No. 6 Florida beat Vanderbilt 86-75 despite playing without leading scorer Walter Clayton Jr. Clayton watched from the bench...

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 6 Florida rules out point guard Walter Clayton Jr. an hour before tip against Vanderbilt

Florida point guard Walter Clayton Jr. won’t play against Vanderbilt

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially ruled out Clayton (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Florida's clash with Vanderbilt, the team announced.

Impact Clayton will now miss his first game of the 2024-2025 season. The star guard was deemed a game-time decision, but is now officially sidelined. Clayton averages 17.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists - this is a huge loss for Florida. His next chance to play will come on Feb. 8 against Auburn.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially a game-time call Clayton (ankle) is officially listed as a game-time decision for the Gators' clash with Vanderbilt on Tuesday night.

Impact Clayton was reported to be questionable for Florida, so this doesn't change much about his status. Keep an eye on whether or not he warms up prior to tip-off, but this update doesn't give us much more info about the Gators' star point guard's availability. Clayton has yet to miss a game yet this season, and he's looking to keep it that way Tuesday night.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 6 Florida expects Walter Clayton Jr. to play against Vanderbilt despite a sprained left ankle

Walter Clayton Jr.'s sprained left ankle isn't expected to keep him out of No. 6 Florida's game against Vanderbilt on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable for Tuesday Clayton (ankle) is questionable for Florida's clash with Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports.

Impact Clayton suffered the left ankle injury in the Gators' loss to Tennessee on Saturday, and is now firmly questionable for Tuesday's tilt with the Commodores. "We avoided anything too serious, which is awesome, but, you know, definitely tweaked his ankle pretty good there in the first half," head coach Todd Golden reportedly said Monday. Clayton is partaking in practice but the extent to his participation is unknown. The Gators' star point guard averages 17.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 steals.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays through injury Clayton chipped in 10 points (3-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 64-44 loss to Tennessee.

Impact Clayton went down with an ankle injury prior to halftime, and while he was able to return, Florida's leading scorer had a tough time getting shots to fall. While there's been no indication yet that he'll miss time, the senior guard's practice participation might be worth monitoring in advance of Tuesday's matchup against Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Saturday Clayton (ankle) was able to return to Saturday's game against Tennessee, Zach Abolverdi of On3.com reports.

Impact Clayton, who suffered what looked to be a significant ankle injury just before halftime of Saturday's game against the Volunteers, was on the floor to start the second half for the Gators. The 6-foot-3 senior looks good-to-go for Florida, but it will be worth keeping an eye out for any lingering pain or issues this week.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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