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'He put us on his back': Walter Clayton Jr. pilots Florida basketball to win vs UConn, Sweet 16

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Walter Clayton Jr. scores 23 points, including crucial three -pointers in final minutes, to secure Florida 's first Sweet 16 appearance since 2017 .

UConn led by as many six points in second half before Clayton 's first big 3 -pointer, a contested shot from the left wing with 2:54 remaining, gave the Gators a 62-61 led.

The win marks a significant step for Florida basketball under coach Todd Golden , ending UConn 's two-year reign as national champions.

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English

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