US EditionBartow native Walter Clayton Jr. named 2025 NCAA tournament's Most Outstanding Player
- Walter Clayton Jr. Of Florida earned Most Outstanding Player after the Gators won the NCAA Tournament final against Houston on Monday night with a score of 65-63.
- Clayton's performance throughout the tournament, with key plays in every game, contributed to his team's victory and significantly boosted his NBA draft prospects.
- Clayton, who also had 7 assists, previously played at Iona before finishing his second season at Florida, averaging 18.3 points as a senior.
- After the game, Clayton said, "Man, it feels great," while Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson noted of the final play, "Youve gotta get a shot" in that situation.
- Clayton's success is celebrated by his Bartow community, with his high school coach McGriff advising him to embrace the victory as he prepares for the NBA draft.
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