Clayton helped lead Florida to a huge comeback to stun Houston and grab a 65-63 win in the national championship game in San Antonio, Texas. Clayton, despite a very slow start in the title game that saw him go more than 25 minutes without scoring, was named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player.

With any championship team, legacy matters. The 2025 Florida Gators were far from a Cinderella story, but their path to the title was anything but easy. What they accomplished wasn’t about surprise— it was about resilience.

Florida’s 65-63 win against Houston for the national title marked the Gators’ fourth second-half comeback six NCAA Tournament victories.

I hope everyone who complained about having four No. 1 seeds in the Final Four feels silly after how great all three games were. 🐊 Florida back on top 😞 Heartbreak for Houston 👑 SEC dominance There’s nothing sports fans love more than a game decided on the final play.

Florida staged a dramatic comeback, overcoming a late deficit with clutch free throws and tight defense to defeat Houston and secure its third NCAA title.

Fans have fallen in love with this team, not because it steamrolled its way to the title game with NBA lottery talent, but because it earned every inch of it.

After the Cougars couldn't hold a 12-point lead vs. the Gators, time may have run out on Kelvin Sampson, 69, winning a title