Walter Clayton Jr.

About

Point guard for the University of Florida who led the Gators to the Final Four in 2025. He was First-team All-SEC in 2025 and was named SEC Tournament MVP that same season. On his social media, he posts footage of him in action on the court as well as personal moments with friends and family. He has amassed more than 150,000 Instagram followers. 

Before Fame

After playing high school basketball at Bartow High School, he joined  Iona for college basketball in 2021. He transferred to Florida two years later. 

Trivia

In the Elite Eight against Texas Tech, he delivered an epic performance, helping his team secure a comeback victory.  The team was down 10 points late before Florida and Clayton turned the game around.

Family Life

Both of his parents, Cherie Quarg and Walter Clayton Sr., are former athletes. He has been with his girlfriend Tatiyana Burney since middle school. They welcomed their first daughter Leilani in December 2023.

Associated With

 Some people have compared him to the great Steph Curry due to his prolific shooting.