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Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) and center Rueben Chinyelu (9) talk after winning the National Championship against the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

How Florida’s transfers helped it win a national championship

By Liana Handler | Apr. 16

On a team of transfers, even for the ones who have stuck around in Florida their entire career, there’s still a story.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) drives with the ball during a basketball game against the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Walter Clayton Jr.’s top 10 moments of the 2025 season

By Liana Handler | Apr. 15

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) dribbles the ball during a basketball game against the Houston Cougars in the National Championship round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Greatest moments from Florida basketball’s national championship run

By Max Tucker | Apr. 14

Data on points earned and shots made from the 2025 NBA Championship.

Stats on champions: Free throws and Will Richard led Gator victory

By Zoey Thomas | Apr. 9

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) does the gator chomp as teammate Will Richard (5) hold the trophy after winning the National Championship against the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Florida wins the national championship

By Noah White | Apr. 7

Florida outlasts Auburn en route to National Championship berth

By Noah White | Apr. 5

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Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) drinks water during a timeout in a basketball game against UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

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Inside the numbers of Florida basketball’s Final Four run

By Noah White | Apr. 5

Florida basketball is numbers driven, and in the final moments of last Saturday’s 10-point comeback in the Elite Eight, it never had been more so.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) shoots a free throw in a basketball game against Auburn University on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Auburn, Ala.

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Florida looks to reach national championship with win over Auburn in Final Four

By Max Tucker | Apr. 5

Florida basketball is back in the Final Four against a familiar opponent in Auburn. Here’s a preview of what’s to come between the Gators and Tigers with a national championship berth on the line.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) takes a layup during a basketball game against UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

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Florida basketball’s top five NCAA Tournament teams

By Max Tucker | Apr. 2

After 11 years, Florida basketball is back in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. Here’s a look at how this year’s dominance stacks up against other all-time great teams in program history.

Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) dunks the ball during a basketball game against Norfolk State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

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Thomas Haugh achieves childhood dream with Final Four berth

By Noah White | Apr. 1

Thomas Haugh watched Tim Tebow as a child and a dream formed. Now, having pushed Florida to the Final Four, he’s living out a lifelong goal.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) dribbles the ball in a basketball game against Texas A&M on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida advances to Final Four after Clayton Jr.'s late game heroics

By Noah White | Mar. 29

In Florida’s most notable game of the last decade, Walter Clayton Jr. put together the strongest performance of his career, including a dagger three in the final seconds, to send the Gators to the Final Four.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) poses with a young fan during ESPN’s College GameDay show on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Drawing historic comparisons, Walter Clayton Jr. launches into spotlight

By Noah White | Mar. 29

Walter Clayton Jr. got three college basketball offers out of high school and commanded a sub-65 transfer ranking two years later. As of Tuesday, he is a finalist for the highest single-player award in college basketball.

Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) celebrates after a dunk during a basketball game against UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

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Florida dominates second-half and boards, advancing past Maryland

By Noah White | Mar. 27

Florida’s season has been filled with firsts. The Gators earned their first one seed in over a decade. They ran out their first AP All-American in program history. They won the SEC for the first time since 2014. Now, Florida advances to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2017.

Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) dunks the ball during a basketball game against UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

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An offensive showcase: key storylines for Maryland

By Noah White | Mar. 27

Having traveled across the country to San Francisco, Todd Golden is in familiar territory. His team isn’t, though. Here are three storylines entering Florida’s first Sweet Sixteen game in nearly a decade.

Florida Gators gymnastics Assistant Coach Jeremy Miranda mimics Taylor Clark during the end of her floor routine in a gymnastics meet against the Kentucky Wildcats in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, March 14, 2025.

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Jeremy Miranda steadies Florida gymnastics with NCAA Regionals on the horizon

By Liana Handler | Mar. 25

Jeremy Miranda’s closet of 150 button up shirts is synonymous with the man he is: playful, organized and always ready to support Florida gymnastics.

Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) celebrates after a dunk during a basketball game against UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

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With the Big Dance underway, Florida waltzes into Sweet Sixteen

By Noah White | Mar. 24

After dethroning the reigning champs, No. 1 seed Florida enters the Sweet Sixteen amid a historic run. Now, the Gators gear up for their next test.

Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) holds the ball during a basketball game against Norfolk State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

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Florida aims to stifle efficient UConn offensive trio

By Noah White | Mar. 23

No. 1 seed Florida basketball is set to face reigning national champion UConn in the Round of 32. Here are three storylines that will define the Gators’ Sunday matinee.

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) drives with the ball during a basketball game against Norfolk State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

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Florida basketball’s hidden advantage on the glass

By Noah White | Mar. 22

No. 1 seed Florida leveled Norfolk State in its first round matchup, out-scoring the Spartans with its typical high-flying offense. However, behind the deep threes and highlight-tape dunks was a more notable trend.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) drives with the ball during a basketball game against Norfolk State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

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First round trounce: No. 1 Florida throttles No. 16 Norfolk State to open NCAA Tournament

By Max Tucker | Mar. 21

No. 1 seed Florida opened the NCAA Tournament with a convincing win over Norfolk State in the Round of 64 in Raleigh on Friday. The Gators advanced to the second round of March Madness for the first time in four years.

GAINESVILLE, FL - JANUARY 18: Florida forward Sam Alexis (4) celebrates with guard Alijah Martin (15) as the Florida Gators faced the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Matthew Lewis)

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Florida basketball leans on transfers amid historic turnaround

By Noah White | Mar. 20

Todd Golden emphasized changing Florida’s culture when he arrived in 2022. Since then, he’s raided the transfer portal to complete one of college basketball’s most impressive turnarounds in recent history.