How cool is it to have a name for your gameplay? To have special mention just like Kareem’s sky hook, AI’s crossover or even Rondo’s fake assist? Fans show their love and appreciation with such trendy names for their favorite star. 22-year-old Walter Clayton Jr already got a name for himself, with his plays–Walter Clayton Game.

Florida Gators’ HC Todd Golden knows the meaning of it. “A manner of delivering match-winning performances time and time again – cool, calm, collected.” That’s Walter Clayton for you on the court. He showed his class on multiple occasions, winning against the toughest opponents and not even hyping it up.

In the 2025 NCAA tournament second round, Walter demolished defending champions UConn Huskies with his clutch shots. A couple of three-pointers and free throws from Walter, in the final minutes of the game, ended UConn’s 13-game-winning run in the tournament.

“He put us on his back,” Clayton’s teammate Alijah Martin said. “Just super proud of him. I’ve seen the work he’s put in every day. I’ve seen the development from the summer until now, and it’s amazing to watch.” This was just one of the many occurrences where Clayton carried the Florida Gators side to victory. But how much has it benefitted him commercially? Check out Walter Clayton’s NIL deals and net worth below.

What are Walter Clayton Jr’s NIL deals as of 2025?

Walter Clayton Jr. has signed many NIL (name, image, and likeliness) deals. His on-court skills earned him a deal with one of the largest food drives in the country, ‘Chomp Out Hunger’, which provides food to several communities.

Most of his other deals are with non-profit organizations like the North Central Florida YMCA and SWAG Family Resource Centers. North Central Florida YMCA provides a safe space for youth where they stay active, engaged and learn positive outlook on life by connecting with people from all walks of life. On the other hand, SWAG Family Resource Centers provides free programs, services, and activities for people who have limited access to resources due to income and transportation restrictions.

Walter also signed a deal with Made For More Mentorship Academy. In addition, he has also signed an NIL deal with Wreaths Across America in 2023, where Walter Clayton Jr. honored veterans by laying wreaths on their graves.

Which high school did Walter Clayton Jr attend?

Clayton’s journey to basketball is very different from others. The star excelled in football and basketball. Clayton used football to improve his basketball skills. And his high school coach called it an ‘intellectual brutality’. “I think it helped me mainly with the physicality part (of basketball),” Clayton said. “Sometimes it helps you see things before they happen on the basketball floor. I think those are the two main things.”

Clayton attended Lake Wales High School and averaged 17.5 points per game as a sophomore. Giving basketball more importance, Clayton then moved to Bartow High School, where he won two State Championships. His football skills were also amazing and had offers from Florida, Notre Dame, Nebraska, and Tennessee. Now, what could be the reason for choosing basketball over football?

The 2013 NCAA men’s championship game truly made the 10-year-old Clayton star-struck as he watched Louisville guards Russ Smith and Peyton Siva take on Michigan guard Trey Burke. So, after winning two titles with the Yellow Jackets, Walter Clayton Jr committed to playing college basketball for Iona, dreaming of making history like the 2013 NCAA Championship game.

What is Walter Clayton Jr’s net worth and salary?

Walter Clayton Jr. is currently a senior at the Florida Gators. As per the NCAA regulations, he is not drawing any salary for his collegiate basketball career. His NIL deals are his source of income at the moment. Walter Clayton Jr’s net worth is also not available in the public domain. But the star could be picked in the 2025 NBA draft, handing him a rookie salary. Playing in the NBA might also raise his net worth.

Stay tuned for updates on Walter Clayton Jr’s net worth, salary and deals.