The Florida Gators men’s basketball team earned their 5th SEC Tournament Championship in program history after an 86-77 win over Tennessee. SEC Tournament MVP Walter Clayton Jr. led Florida with 22 points while All-Tournament Team member Will Richard added 17.

Todd Golden delivered the news to his Florida team that the Gators had earned a No. 1 seed while they were in the air.

As Florida headed into a loaded SEC tournament, the Gators had more than just a conference title at stake. They’re vying to be a No. 1 seed, and they made quite a statement with a dominant second-half performance against Alabama on Saturday.

The Florida Gators men’s basketball team advanced to the SEC Tournament finals after a 104-82 drubbing over Alabama on Saturday night. Walter Clayton Jr.’s 22 points and Rueben Chinyelu’s double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds) led the Gators as six players scored in double figures in a Florida SEC Tournament-record 104-point scoring output.

Todd Golden has picked up the first championship of his Florida tenure, guiding the Gators to an SEC Tournament title. After earning a double-bye, UF defeated Mizzou, Alabama and Tennessee in Nashville to win the conference tournament, defeating the Vols 86-77 on Sunday.

Right before Selection Sunday, Todd Golden has come out with a bold statement that displays supreme confidence in his group.

Todd Golden speaks to the media after Florida's win over Alabama to send the Gators to Sunday's SEC Championship Game against Tennessee.

Todd Golden details the Gators' mindset shift in the second half that helped them destroy the Crimson Tide while Alijah Martin reflects on his experience in the tourney so far.

The Florida Gators were the first team to punch their ticket to the championship game of the SEC Tournament on Saturday. They will face Tennessee after the Volunteers eliminated No. 1 Auburn in the second SEC semifinal game.