Walter Clayton, Jr. was selected No. 18 overall by the Wizards in the 2025 NBA Draft after leading the Gators to a championship and winning the tournament's MVP award. However, his time with the Wizards will be brief as he's set to be traded to the Utah Jazz for the No. 21 pick, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
The Gamecocks' 43-game winning streak ended at UCLA, marking a significant moment in the season. This pivotal loss didn't deter their spirit, as evidenced by their subsequent 40-point victory against Iowa State.