TV/Streaming
CBS | March Madness App
Play-by-Play: Ian Eagle | Analysts: Bill Raftery & Grant Hill | Reporter: Tracy Wolfson
Radio
Gators Sports Network from LEARFIELD | FloridaGators.com
Play-by-Play: Sean Kelley | Analyst: Lee Humphrey | Producer/Engineer: Steve Egan
Westwood One
Play-by-Play: Kevin Kugler | Analysts: Robbie Hummel & P.J. Carlesimo | Reporter: Andy Katz
The Tip-Off
* Florida plays in its sixth Final Four and its first since 2014, earning the trip in UF’s third season under Todd Golden, who becomes the third coach to lead the Gators to the Final Four.
* The Gators and Tigers square off for a second time this season, as Florida defeated #1 Auburn on the road on Feb. 8, 90-81. Walter Clayton Jr. played all 40 minutes and led five Gators in double figures with 19 points.
* Florida advanced to the Final Four with a breathtaking rally vs. #9 Texas Tech, coming back from nine points down with an 18-4 run over the final three minutes. Thomas Haugh hit a pair of 3-pointers to cut Florida’s deficit to three before Walter Clayton Jr. hit a pair on 3s to tie and take the lead. The Gators’ trio of seniors each took a 2-for-2 trip to the line over the final minute to seal the victory.
* First-team All-American and West Regional Most Outstanding Player Walter Clayton Jr.’s 1,301 points over his two seasons at UF trail only the legendary Neal Walk’s scoring output over a two-season span (1,312; 1967-69). His 204 3-pointers trail only Lee Humphrey (226, 2005-07) for most by a Gator over two seasons. Clayton has made a 3-pointer in a Florida-record 60 consecutive appearances.
* Since NCAA Tournament expansion to 64 teams in 1986, UF is one of seven schools to reach the Final Four under three different head coaches, joining Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma, UCLA and UConn.
* Walter Clayton Jr.’s 668 points this season have him eight behind Andy Owens’ 55-year-old Florida single-season record of 676 points, set in the 1969-70 season.
* Florida’s four double-digit comeback wins this season include its Elite Eight win vs. Texas Tech and the Feb. 8 win at Auburn.
2024-25 Highlights at a Glance
* Florida imposed its will on the glass in the Sweet 16 vs. #11 Maryland, posting a 42-20 rebounding advantage as 15 offensive boards led to a 21-9 edge in second-chance points. UF also enjoyed a 29-3 bench scoring advantage with both Thomas Haugh and Denzel Aberdeen going for double figures.
* UF’s second-round win vs. UConn was powered by its senior backcourt trio. Walter Clayton Jr. scored 13 of his 23 in the final eight minutes, while Will Richard scored 13 of his 15 in the second half. Alijah Martin powered the Gators in the first half, when he scored 14 of his 18 points.
* Florida raced to a 51-19 lead vs. Norfolk State and cruised to a 26-point win, paced by Walter Clayton Jr.’s 23 points. The Gators made 27 of their 33 free throw attempts, and 21 offensive rebounds led to 24 points.
* The Gators captured the 2025 SEC Tournament championship, the team’s fifth and its first since 2014. Walter Clayton Jr. averaged 20.7 points and 4.7 assists and hit 13 of 26 3-point attempts to take home MVP honors. Will Richard earned All-Tournament Team honors with 16.7 points per game.
* Florida set an SEC Tournament record with 104 points in the semifinal win vs. #5 Alabama. Six Gators scored in double figures, led by Clayton’s 22 with six 3-pointers.
* UF earned a 99-94 road win at #7 Alabama, marking the first time in program history the Gators posted two top-10 road wins in a single season. Todd Golden’s three such wins are the most all-time by any UF coach. Alex Condon had a career night in the win at Alabama with 27 points, 10 rebounds. .
* Florida earned its first all-time road win at a #1 team at Auburn, as Walter Clayton Jr.’s 19 points led five Gators in double figures. Alex Condon had 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Thomas Haugh scored 16 off the bench. The Gators became the fifth team all-time to post wins vs. two different #1 teams in a season.
* Florida earned its third all-time win vs. #1 and first in a regular season game with a 73-43 rout of top-ranked Tennessee. The Gators allowed just 12 field goals, the fewest by a #1 team in the shot clock era. Alijah Martin led Florida with 18 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16, and Alex Condon posted a double-double (12/12).
