GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. has been honored as part of the 2024 SEC Men’s Basketball Community Service Team, the Southeastern Conference announced on Wednesday.
Clayton has been a regular participant in a variety of programs at multiple local elementary schools throughout the academic year. The Lake Wales native has taken part in reading programs, mentorship opportunities and pep rallies with Alachua County Public Schools, activities that also align with his academic interests as an education sciences major.
In addition to his school-focused involvement, Clayton has spread his time to a wide range of events with Food4Kids of North Florida, North Central Florida YMCA, Made For More Mentorship Academy, The Education Foundation of Alachua County, Wreaths Across America and Partnership for Strong Families.
In addition to staying busy off the court, Clayton has been a star on the floor in his first season with the Gators, leading the team with 17.1 points per game and 75 made 3-pointers.
2024 SEC Men’s Basketball Community Service Team
Max Scharnowski, Alabama
Lawson Blake, Arkansas
Chaney Johnson, Auburn
Walter Clayton Jr., Florida
Silas Demary Jr., Georgia
Brenan Canada, Kentucky
Jordan Wright, LSU
Jaemyn Brakefield, Ole Miss
Jimmy Bell Jr., Mississippi State
Mabor Majak, Missouri
Zachary Davis, South Carolina
Jahmai Mashack, Tennessee
Tyrece Radford, Texas A&M
Ezra Manjon, Vanderbilt
Previous Florida Honorees, SEC Men’s Basketball Community Service Team
1999, Patrick O’Connor
2000, Brent Wright
2001, Matt Bonner
2002, Matt Bonner
2003, Matt Bonner
2004, David Lee
2005, David Lee
2006, Lee Humphrey
2007, Lee Humphrey
2008, Walter Hodge
2009, Walter Hodge
2010, Dan Werner
2011, Chandler Parsons
2012, Will Yeguete
2013, Patric Young
2014, Will Yeguete
2015, Jacob Kurtz
2016, DeVon Walker
2017, Chris Chiozza
2018, Kevarrius Hayes
2019, Kevarrius Hayes
2020, Anthony Duruji
2021, Anthony Duruji
2022, Anthony Duruji
2023, Trey Bonham
