Home advantage for Houston, Walter Clayton Jr.’s recruitment
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A major reason why the Florida Gators are playing for a national championship is Walter Clayton Jr., which has also helped the guard's NBA draft stock rise. Heading into the NCAA Tournament, Clayton was widely viewed as a potential second-round pick.
"If you know Walter, you know his level of belief in himself as ... More Than an Athlete What became clear during Clayton’s transfer recruitment, Golden explained, was that basketball wasn’t just a sport to the Florida native — it was a calling.