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Rick Pitino not surprised by Walter Clayton's Final Four run at Florida after success at Iona
Walter Clayton spent two seasons at Iona with Rick Pitino before leaving in 2023 for Florida. But his former coach still has fond memories of him.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Auburn found out about UF’s Walter Clayton before rest of college basketball caught on
SAN ANTONIO — Nothing Florida point guard Walter Clayton Jr. does will surprise Auburn during Saturday’s Final Four showdown. The Tigers saw Clayton coming before the rest of the college basketball ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
For Florida's Clayton, spiking football and saying so long to Pitino leads to the Final Four
Most people thought Walter Clayton Jr. would play football in college. Taking a different path has turned Clayton into one of the best players to wear a Gators uniform, and also led him down a ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
'From the ground up’: How Walter Clayton Jr. worked for six years to deliver March Madness glory
Four years ago, Walter Clayton Jr. held no Power 4 offers. Now, he's one of the nation's best players and carried Florida basketball to the Final Four. Here’s how it all happened:Yahoo Sports - 1d -
GATORS PODCAST: UF goes to Final 4 after heart-stopper by the Bay (Ep. 274)
Florida is heading to the Final Four for the first time since 2014 after a stunning comeback against Texas Tech in San Francisco. All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr. once again led the way with ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Florida basketball guard Walter Clayton Jr. named finalist for Wooden Award
Florida basketball guard Walter Clayton Jr. was named a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award, given to college basketball's most outstanding player.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The story behind Florida basketball breakout player Thomas Haugh's Memphis connection
If Walter Clayton Jr. has been the star for Final Four-bound Florida basketball, Thomas Haugh may be its unsung hero.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Florida G Walter Clayton Jr. makes another All-America First Team
The All-America recognition for Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. just keeps coming. Check out the latest committee to recognize him.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 March Madness buy or sell: Best Final Four ever? Is Walter Clayton Jr. college basketball's top guard?
For the first time since 2008, the Final Four will feature all No. 1 seedsCBS Sports - 4d -
March Madness: Todd Golden discusses Florida's NCAA Tournament run ahead of Final Four
Florida basketball head coach Todd Golden talks about his Gators squad's efforts in the NCAA Tournament ahead of the Final Four matchup with Auburn.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 Final Four odds, NCAA Tournament predictions: Auburn vs. Florida picks from expert on 61-38 run
SportsLine expert Thomas Casale has revealed his Florida Gators vs. Auburn Tigers picks for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on SaturdayCBS Sports - 5h -
Florida basketball helps make history with first-seed sweep to reach Final Four
How often is the Final Four field made up of all No. 1 seeds? The answer may surprise you.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How Florida basketball is balancing transfer portal, Final Four run
Florida basketball coach Todd Golden discussed UF's balance between preparing his team for NCAA Tournament and evaluating, recruiting transfer portalYahoo Sports - 4d -
Pearl, Pitino share AP coach award in first-ever tie
The successes this season by Bruce Pearl at Auburn and Rick Pitino at St. John's led to the first tie in the 58-year history of The Associated Press men's college basketball Coach of the Year award.ESPN - 9h -
Rick Pitino should've had opportunity to retire with Louisville basketball | C.L. Brown
Rick Pitino accomplished a first this college basketball season with St. John’s. But he should've had the chance to retire with Louisville basketball.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Pitino taps transfer portal as St. John's lands Joson Sanon and Bryce Hopkins
St. John's coach Rick Pitino has already been busy replenishing his roster in the transfer portal. Coming off its most successful season in decades, the school announced two significant signings ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How Alijah Martin used Final Four run to help bring winning mentality and prepare Gators for Auburn
Prior to this season, no Florida basketball player had won an NCAA Tournament game. Then, Alijah Martin brought his wisdom from his previous Final Four run and everything changed.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Depth is Florida's biggest strength heading into Final Four
CBS Sports broke down each Final Four team, and Florida's biggest strength is its all-around depth.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Rick Pitino taps transfer portal as St. John’s lands Joson Sanon and Bryce Hopkins
St. John’s coach Rick Pitino already has been busy replenishing his roster in the transfer portal.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'Thrilled to be here': Todd Golden talks after arriving in San Antonio for Final Four
March Madness: Todd Golden spoke with the media after Florida basketball arrived in San Antonio for its Final Four matchup with the Auburn Tigers.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
How Florida, Houston assistants veered from Jai Lucas' blueprint at Duke to pull double duty in Final Four
A trio of assistant coaches at the Final Four are working two jobs after accepting offers to lead other programsCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 Final Four: Meet Olivier Rioux, Florida's 7-foot-9 'gentle giant' and hidden key to NCAA Tournament run
Rioux has been an impactful practice player for Florida despite not logging a single minute this seasonCBS Sports - 13h -
Final Four: Where does The Athletic place Florida basketball in their power rankings?
Taking a look at where The Athletic has Florida basketball in their Final Four power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Florida Gators prepare for Final Four face off against Auburn
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team is preparing to play in the NCAA Final Four game this weekend.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
USA TODAY Sports ranks Florida basketball in their Final Four reseed
Where does USA TODAY Sports rank Florida basketball in their Final Four reseed?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Final Four: Expert predictions for Auburn vs. Florida in March Madness
Auburn Wire writers Taylor Jones, Brian Hauch, and Phillip Jordan weigh in on Auburn's Final Four meeting with the Florida Gators.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Florida Gators in Final Four: A look back their trips to national semifinals
The Florida Gators have made their sixth Final Four in program history. Here's a look back at their five previous trips.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Three things Florida basketball needs to beat the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four
Here are three things that need to happen in order for Florida basketball to beat the Auburn Tigers in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Louisville basketball and St. John's finalizing series, game at Madison Square Garden
Louisville basketball is finalizing a home-and-home series with St. John's, starting with a game at Madison Square Garden in 2025-26, per Rick Pitino.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
ESPN expert predicts Auburn's Final Four bout with Florida
ESPN analysts Jeff Borzello, Joe Lunardi, and Myron Medcalf break down Auburn's Final Four date with Florida with key stats and predictions.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
St. John’s adding transfer Bryce Hopkins from Providence in major coup for Rick Pitino
NEW YORK — One of the top players in the NCAA transfer portal is headed to St. John’s. The Red Storm are adding Providence forward Bryce Hopkins, head coach Rick Pitino announced Monday, in a major ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'It just fits you.' Why Rick Pitino encouraged his son to become Xavier's next head coach
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino told his son, Richard, to stay at the University New Mexico. He "changed his tune" when Xavier expressed interest.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
St. John’s’ Rick Pitino, Auburn’s Bruce Pearl share AP coach of the year honors, 1st tie in history of award
Bruce Pearl has turned Auburn into a basketball school and may have his best team yet. Rick Pitino has done what he does best at St. John’s, ushering in a quick turnaround.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Alabama basketball Final Four team member hits transfer portal after season away from Tide
Joining South Carolina former Nick Pringle, another Alabama basketball player from the Crimson Tide's Final Four run has entered the transfer portal.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Flagg, Broome headline Wooden Award final five
Cooper Flagg and Johni Broome headlined the Wooden Award finalists. They were joined on the list by Walter Clayton Jr., Mark Sears and Braden Smith.ESPN - 3d -
Final Four 2025: ESPN predicts Florida basketball vs. Auburn Tigers matchup
ESPN's top college basketball analysts make their predictions for the Final Four matchup between Florida basketball and the Auburn Tigers.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
USA TODAY picks Houston over Florida in national championship ahead of Final Four
USA TODAY sees Florida beating Auburn in the Final Four but falling in the championship game. Here's why.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Florida's Todd Golden talks relationship with Bruce Pearl ahead of 2025 Final Four
Auburn's Bruce Pearl will meet Florida's Todd Golden in a true "teacher vs. student" matchup in the Final Four.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
How Gabriela Jaquez shifted focus during Final Four run
Gabriela Jaquez is chasing history with UCLA after spending her summer doing the same with Team Mexico.ESPN - 3h -
White Sox starters finally allow earned run vs. Twins after historic four-game stretch to open season
It's been a much more promising start for the White Sox after losing 121 games last seasonCBS Sports - 3d
