
Walter Clayton Jr. plays as a guard for the Florida Gators and is a senior in the 2024-2025 season. Clayton is a native of Lake Wales, Florida, and graduated from Bartow High School.
During the 2023-2024 season, he received a selection in the All-SEC second team and helped the Gators with an average of 17.6 points per game. His average was the highest by a Gator in 20 years, and he scored 633 total points, which was the fifth-highest single-season mark in the school’s history. Clayton scored 93 three-pointers, which was the eighth most by a Gator in a single season and was on a 23-game streak. He scored over 20 points in 15 games, setting a team record. Clayton registered 42 straight free throws with a throw percentage of 87.7%, placing him among the top 10 players in the school’s history. He scored 33 points against Colorado in the NCAA Tournament which was the second-highest total in Florida history. During the SEC Tournament, Clayton averaged 18.5 points per game and led the team to the championship game.
Walter Clayton Jr. played for the Iona Gaels Basketball Team during the 2022-2023 season. Clayton led the team to the regular season and conference tournament championships while starting in 31 of 32 games. He scored a total of 538 points with an average of 16.8 points per game, which placed him third in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Clayton was the country's best free throw percentage shooter with an accuracy of 95.3%. He also shot 72 three-pointers and had 103 assists, 136 rebounds, and 59 steals. His remarkable performance was against Niagara, scoring 30 points and two double-doubles. In the NCAA Tournament, Clayton added 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists. As a freshman in the 2021-2022 season, Walter played in 32 games, starting four, and scored 233 points. He averaged 7.3 points per game in assisting Iona to a regular season title and also qualified for the NIT Tournament. Clayton was notable against Delaware, scoring 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting.
Walter Clayton Jr. NIL deal 2024-2025
Walter Clayton Jr. has NIL deals with Chomp Out Hunger, SWAG Family Resource Centers, North Central Florida YMCA, Wreaths Across America, and Made For More Mentorship Academy, as of February 2025, as mentioned on his On3 profile.
Walter Clayton Jr. NIL deal tracker
Date | Deal Partners |
7/30/24 | Chomp Out Hunger |
2/09/24 | SWAG Family Resource Centers |
1/04/24 | North Central Florida YMCA |
12/18/23 | Wreaths Across America |
10/06/23 | Made For More Mentorship Academy |
Walter Clayton Jr. notable NIL deals
Chomp Out Hunger
Walter Clayton Jr. signed with the Chomp Out Hunger on July 30, 2024. Chomp Out Hunger is one of the largest food drives in the country, providing food to numerous communities.
SWAG Family Resource Centers
Walter Clayton Jr. signed with the SWAG Family Resource Centers on February 9, 2024. SWAG Family Resource Centers, provides free programs, services, and activities to many communities in need. They also connect locals with educational resources and financial opportunities.
North Central Florida YMCA
Walter Clayton Jr. signed with North Central Florida YMCA on January 4, 2024. North Central Florida YMCA is a non-profit organization providing social services such as Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Wreaths Across America
Walter Clayton Jr. signed with Wreaths Across America on December 18, 2023. According to a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Walter Clayton Jr. honored veterans by laying wreaths on their graves.
FAQs on Walter Clayton Jr.
A. Walter Clayton Jr. plays for the Florida Gators.
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A. Walter Clayton Jr. averaged 17.6 points per game.
A. Yes, Walter Clayton Jr. was named in the All-SEC second team.