No. 6 Florida expects Walter Clayton Jr. to play against Vanderbilt despite a sprained left ankle

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) drives against Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) drives against Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)


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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Walter Clayton Jr.'s sprained left ankle isn't expected to keep him out of No. 6 Florida's game against Vanderbilt on Tuesday night. The Gators point guard was seen walking around campus without a protective boot. It was a positive sign in his recovery. Coach Todd Golden says "we avoided anything too serious, which is awesome." Clayton rolled his ankle late in the first half of a lopsided loss at then-No. 8 Tennessee on Saturday. He returned to start the second half but slipped in front of the bench to give Golden and his teammates another scare. Clayton finished with 10 points on 3-of-13 shooting.

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