“It definitely means a lot,” Clayton Jr. said. He didn’t transition into this kind of player overnight, though. Clayton Jr. worked hard to elevate his game. He took a leap and developed into a more well-rounded point guard if the Gators were to get to where they are today, which his head coach noted.

Walter Clayton Jr. has led the Florida Gators men's basketball team all year, earning him a First All-America nod from the Associated Press.

The Associated Press selects Walter Clayton Jr. first-team All-American, the first Florida Gators player to ever receive the honor.