The Washington Wizards select Florida basketball Walter Clayton Jr. in the first round of the NBA Draft, then trade his rights to the Utah Jazz. Here's an analysis of the pick.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. was selected 18th overall by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s expected that Clayton Jr. will be traded to the Utah Jazz in a deal that will be finalized later. Clayton Jr. becomes the first Gator drafted since 2021 (Tre Mann, No.18) and the third since 2013.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Utah Jazz selected Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. with the 18th overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Clayton averaged 18.3 points per game last season and was named most outstanding player of the NCAA Tournament after leading the Gators to the programs' third national championship.