Walter Clayton Jr. lifts Gators into Final Four
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For the first time since 2008, the Final Four will feature all No. 1 seeds.
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“He reminds me of Steph a little bit of how good he is off the dribble,” Willard said.
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Everyone inside the building at Chase Center on Saturday knew if push came to shove, first-team All-America guard Walter Clayton Jr. would take the shot. Clayton
SAN FRANCISCO — Walter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final on Saturday.
Gators' Walter Clayton Jr. delivers clutch performances, leading the team to its first Final Four in 11 years and earning West Regional Most Outstanding Player honors.
Clayton, Florida's big shot maker, scored a game-high 30 points and hit several huge 3-pointers down the stretch.
Here, get to know Walter Clayton Jr.’s family—including girlfriend Tatiyana Burney, parents, and sisters. Walter and Tatiyana grew up together; they met when they were in middle school.
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Walter Clayton Jr. got three college basketball offers out of high school and commanded a sub-65 transfer ranking two years later. As of Tuesday, he is a finalist for the highest single-player award in college basketball.
San Francisco, Calif. — Ahead of a Sweet 16 clash with the Florida Gators, Maryland’s head coach Kevin Willard handed out some very high praise to Gators star Walter Clayton Jr. during his press conference on Wednesday.