Walter Clayton Jr. may not have had his best performance during the Florida Gators’ victory over the Houston Cougars in the National Championship, but despite that, he has received widespread praise after winning the big title. Among his admirers was an NBA champion who attended the game in the arena and personally congratulated him.
The NBA champion who called Clayton Jr. a “winner” was Al Horford, who watched the game alongside the fans. He had the chance to quickly greet and congratulate the Gators player, who scored 11 points in what turned out to be a tightly contested matchup against the Cougars.
It’s worth noting that Al Horford is an integral part of the Gators’ history, having won two titles (2006, 2007) while playing for Florida. It was no surprise to see him at the final, supporting his team, which hadn’t reached the Final Four in quite some time.
However, Horford wasn’t the only NBA player spotted in the arena. Victor Wembanyama was also in attendance, watching the last game of March Madness. He was seated very close to Hakeem Olajuwon.
Could Walter Clayton Jr.’s draft stock improve?
Yes, his draft position will certainly see a significant boost after the win. He is likely to climb higher on various mock draft boards, which will feature him and other Florida Gators teammates as prospects for NBA teams looking to develop young talent.
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How many National Titles did Clayton Jr. win with the Gators?
Clayton Jr. won a single title with the Gators. He joined Florida in the 2023-24 season, where he had the opportunity to play 36 games as a starter, the highest of his college career. In his final season, 2024-25, he set another notable mark with an average of 32.4 points per game, the highest of his tenure with the Gators and in his personal career.
