Walter Clayton Jr. has emerged as a standout player in the NCAA Tournament, leading the top-seeded Gators into the championship game with impressive statistics. At 22 years old, his age presents a challenge in draft projections, as younger players often dominate such considerations. However, his former coach, Rick Pitino, argues that Clayton's talent and style of play resemble that of NBA star Steph Curry, suggesting he deserves a first-round pick consideration. Florida's assistant coach echoes this belief, emphasizing that failing to select Clayton would indicate a flaw in current NBA evaluations.
"I think he's put himself in the lottery. If you look at it, there are similarities to what Steph Curry did at Davidson. You watch him play, he goes by people, he has great burst..."
"If he doesn't get picked [in the first round], there's something wrong with the NBA at this point. I know he's old, there's stuff to knock, but he's the best player on a team that can win."
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