Overview

• Walter Clayton Jr. delivered a pivotal defensive play in the final seconds, sealing Florida’s victory over Houston in the NCAA championship game.
• Florida’s 65-63 win marked their third national title and the first for the SEC in men’s basketball since 2012.
• Head coach Todd Golden, at 39 years old, became the youngest to win a national championship since Jim Valvano in 1983.
• The Gators erased a 12-point second-half deficit with key contributions from Alijah Martin, Will Richard, and Alex Condon.
• Florida’s victory capped a dominant season, tying the program record with 36 wins and extending their winning streak to 12 games.