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Walter Clayton Jr.

Walter Clayton Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. He achieved significant success during his college basketball career, playing for both the Iona Gaels and the Florida Gators. Notably, while with Florida, Clayton earned consensus first-team All-American honors in 2025. He was also recognized as the Final Four Most Outstanding Player after spearheading Florida's championship victory.

March 6, 2003: Walter Clayton Jr. Born

On March 6, 2003, Walter Marterry Clayton Jr. was born. He would later become a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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December 2023: Daughter born

In December 2023, Walter Clayton Jr. and his girlfriend, Tatiyana Burney, welcomed a daughter.

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2023: Declared for NBA Draft, withdrew and returned to Florida

After the 2023-24 season, Clayton declared for the NBA Draft. However, he later withdrew and returned to Florida for his senior season.

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2024: Historic performance against Colorado

In 2024, during his first season at Florida, Walter Clayton Jr. averaged 17.6 points. He scored 33 points in a historic performance against Colorado in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

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March 18, 2025: Named First-Team All-American

On March 18, 2025, Walter Clayton Jr. was named a first-team All-American.

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June 25, 2025: Drafted by Washington Wizards, Traded to Utah Jazz

On June 25, 2025, Walter Clayton Jr. was selected with the 18th overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft but was subsequently traded to the Utah Jazz.

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July 2, 2025: Signed with the Utah Jazz

On July 2, 2025, Walter Clayton Jr. signed with the Utah Jazz.

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2025: All-American and National Champion

In 2025, Walter Clayton Jr. was named a consensus first-team All-American and was also named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player (MOP) after leading the Florida Gators to a national championship victory.

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February 3, 2026: Traded to the Memphis Grizzlies

On February 3, 2026, Walter Clayton Jr. was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

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