When Walter Clayton announced his return to college basketball and the Florida Gators he became the focal point of the 2024-25 roster. This was furthered into the summer, when head coach Todd Golden announced that Clayton would be the team’s starting point guard. Clayton did get some opportunities to play the point a season ago, though he was generally at his best playing next to veteran Zyon Pullin at the lead guard spot.
Clayton also used this past offseason as an opportunity to go through the NBA Draft process, receiving feedback from various teams about his pro prospects.