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Social Media Reacts To Florida Gators National Championship

The Florida Gators defeated Houston, 65-63, to clinch its third title in program history.
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Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) cuts the net after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) cuts the net after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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SAN ANTONIO-- For the first time since 2007, the Florida Gators men's basketball team are NCAA national champions. 

The No. 1 seed Gators knocked down fellow No.1 seed Houston Cougars, 65-63, despite being behind by 12 points in the second half.

Florida’s First Team All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr. started the first half scoreless, but fellow guard Will Richard picked up the slack scoring 18 points, 14 of which came in the first half, while knocking down four 3-pointers

Clayton Jr. eventually made his way into the box score, finishing the game with 11 points, seven assists and five rebounds. 

Another key contributor for Florida was Alex Condon, who scored 12 points and also grabbed seven rebounds while being a consistent force on the defensive end. The sophomore came up with a loose ball in the final seconds to seal the win.

The win gave Florida’s men basketball team their third national championship in program history, all coming in the 21st century.

Basketball media and members of Gator Nation ran to social media with their praise and excitement for Florida. 

Former UF QB and Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Tebow

G Will Richard

F Thomas Haugh

UF Head Football Coach Billy Napier

U.S. Secretary of State and UF Alum Marco Rubio

Former UF Football Coach Urban Meyer

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Former UF Basketball Player and Two-Time National Champion Corey Brewer

Former UF Basketball Player Mike Miller

Former UF Football Player Ahmad Black

ESPN Reporter and UF Alum Laura Rutledge

Fox College Basketball Reporter John Fanta

Broadcasting Legend Dick Vitale 

Former UF Point Guard Tre Mann

CBS Sports College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein

Former UF Football Player Keon Zipperer

Former UF Baseball Player Wyatt Langford

Former UF WR Chimere Dike and WR Coach Billy Gonzales

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Tyler Carmona
TYLER CARMONA

Tyler joined the On SI team in January of 2024. He has previously worked as a local TV news reporter and for ESPN Radio. After earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida, he attended graduate school and played football at Savannah State.

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