Walter Clayton Jr.: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 12

Orlando Magic Repeatedly Linked To NCAA Tournament Hero In NBA Draft

Several names are popping up more than once as potential prospects for the Orlando Magic in the upcoming draft. However, various mock drafts continue to link Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 10

New Mock Draft Has Orlando Magic Pivoting At No. 25

After weeks of being tied to Florida's Walter Clayton Jr., the Orlando Magic may go in a different direction with the No.25 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Walter Clayton Jr. Predicted to Team Up With Rising Superstar in Latest NBA Mock Draft

Walter Clayton Jr. may not be leaving the state of Florida anytime soon. In Kyle Boone’s latest NBA Mock Draft, the University of Florida standout is projected to go 25th overall to the Orlando Magic.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / June 4

How Walter Clayton Jr. Can Change the Narrative on Undersized Upperclassmen Guards

After leading his Florida Gators to a National Championship, senior Walter Clayton Jr. cemented himself as a name to be called in the 2025 NBA Draft. At the NBA combine, the 22-year-old combo guard measured in at 6-foot-2 barefoot, a daunting height for teams to bite on given the recent history of older and undersized guards.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Walter Clayton Jr.'s Two-Word Reaction to Wednesday's Big College Basketball Announcement

The Florida Gators wouldn’t have won their first national title since 2007 without star Walter Clayton Jr. The 6-foot-3 guard from Lake Wales, Florida, was named first-team All-SEC, a consensus first-team All-American, and the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player this past season.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 2

The Athletic Ranks Gators High After NBA Draft Deadline

Despite losing key playmakers, the Florida Gators men's basketball team looks like they won’t miss a beat. Granted, losing Walter Clayton, Jr. will inevitably hurt, but they went in a different direction with the upgrades.

College Basketball News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 25

What to do at Pick 29: Walter Clayton Jr. has championship DNA

He’s a winner. He’s shifty. He can shoot. Could he be a Sun? I’ve spent the first couple of days diving into draft prospects, starting with a center in Ryan Kalkbrenner and a versatile wing in Yaxel Lendeborg.

Orlando Magic Eyeing Donovan Mitchell Clone In Draft

Mock drafts are linking Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. to the Orlando Magic with the 25th pick. Even Gators head coach Todd Golden has said the Magic "really like" the 22-year-old.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Walter Clayton Jr. Didn't Hesitate for a Second When Naming Best Player in NBA

There may not be a prospect who had a bigger rise ahead of June's NBA Draft than Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. The former standout football recruit who

Orlando Magic Have Plenty Of Reasons To 'Really Like' Walter Clayton Jr.

Two first-round picks in the June NBA draft tie the Orlando Magic to many prospects. Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. is a recurring name for the organization.

Draft prospect Walter Clayton Jr. is ‘more dynamic’ than award winning Boston Celtics star

Walter Clayton Jr. won at the college level and is ready to take the next steps as he prepares for the NBA Draft. The NBA Draft is set for June 25, and the order was decided earlier this week, with the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs shockingly rising up to the top two picks.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 14

Gators Shine as NBA Combine Begins

With the 2025 NBA Draft Combine already underway, multiple Florida Gators are preparing and getting ready to improve their stock in any way possible. Guards Walter Clayton Jr.

Cooper Flagg And Walter Clayton Jr. Think Tyrese Haliburton Is The Most Underrated Player In The NBA

Tyrese Haliburton has led the Indiana Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second year in a row. At the beginning of the Playoffs, an anonymous NBA player survey by The Athletic showed that Tyrese Haliburton got the highest votes for being the most overrated player in the NBA. Now, weeks after this media narrative, the No.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 13

Potential Orlando Magic Draft Pick Showcases Shooting Range At NBA Combine

The NBA Combine is underway to give players an opportunity to boost their draft stock. The Orlando Magic have two first-round picks and are ready to improve on offense, specifically shooting and playmaking.

Legendary Coach Compares Gators Walter Clayton Jr to Knicks Star

After leading the Florida Gators to their third NCAA National Championship, point guard Walter Clayton Jr drew comparisons to NBA stars like Stephen Curry and Dame Lillard following his electric performance.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 13

New Mock Draft Has Orlando Magic Taking National Tournament Hero

The Orlando Magic might bring some championship pedigree to the roster by selecting Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. with the 25th pick in the draft.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Walter Clayton Jr. Reacts to Significant Blow to Florida Program After National Championship

The Florida Gators won the program's third national championship on April 7, defeating the Houston Cougars in a nail-biter 65-63. With the transfer portal open only until April 22, the time is now for head coach Todd Golden to reload.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 16

Florida Picks up Clayton Jr. Replacement in Transfer Portal

After winning the national championship only a little over a week ago, Florida picked up a splash addition to help replenish their roster. On Wednesday, elite Princeton guard Xavian Lee announced his decision to commit to Florida.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Florida star Walter Clayton Jr. was ticked off with Gators mascot

Florida basketball star Walter Clayton Jr. was annoyed with the Gators’ mascot after his team’s 65-63 win over Houston in the NCAA Tournament championship game on Monday night.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5

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The men's college basketball NCAA Tournament national semifinals tipped off with a bang on Saturday, as Florida advanced to its first national title game since 2007 following a 79-73 win over Auburn.

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Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / April 1

Todd Golden explains Walter Clayton Jr. and his importance to Florida

Senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. has done a bit of everything for the Florida Gators this season, but that was never more clear than in the Elite Eight against Texas Tech.

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 30

Clayton Jr. Named West Regional Most Outstanding Player

SAN FRANCISCO-- Moments after sparking the Florida Gators to a comeback win over Texas Tech in the Elite Eight, guard Walter Clayton Jr. was named the West Regional Most Outstanding Player.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 29

Walter Clayton Jr. leads Florida past Texas Tech, on to Final Four

SAN FRANCISCO -- Walter Clayton Jr. scored a game-high 30 points, including 11 points in the final 5:24, as top-seeded Florida survived a back-and-forth battle to beat third-seeded Texas Tech 84-79 and advance to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at Chase Center.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 30