The Florida Gators had three players selected in the NBA Draft this week, something the program has accomplished only twice all time. Might they do it again in 2026? According to Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN,

To no surprise, Walter Clayton Jr. landed inside the first round. In this mock, he was selected 23rd overall by the New Orleans Pelicans. Joining Clayton Jr. as the other Gator in this mock draft is Alijah Martin, who was projected to go to the Phoenix Suns in the second round with the 52nd overall pick.

At the end of May, ESPN had all three of Florida's starting backcourt members inside the top 80 on its 2025 NBA draft big board. Nearly two months later, Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard all sit in different spots on ESPN's big board with the draft coming up on Wednesday.