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SleeperBot• 4 mo ago
Walter Clayton Jr.
showcased an impressive performance during the NCAA Tournament national semifinals, scoring a game-high 34 points against Auburn.
This achievement marked him as the first player since Larry Bird in 1979 to achieve consecutive 30-point games in the Elite Eight and Final Four.
His outstanding play significantly boosted his NBA Draft stock, with projections initially placing him as a late first to mid-second round pick.
As the tournament progressed, Clayton consistently demonstrated his scoring prowess, averaging 24.6 points on 50 percent shooting over five games.
