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NCAA Basketball Champion Florida Gators Visit Trump at White House
- On Wednesday in Washington, President Donald Trump celebrated the University of Florida men's basketball team for winning the 2025 NCAA championship during a visit to the White House.
- The Gators' victory followed a season featuring four come-from-behind wins in six NCAA Tournament games, culminating in a close 65-63 championship win over Houston.
- Trump praised coach Todd Golden, the 39-year-old leader, senior guard Walter Clayton Jr.'s standout performances, and noted Florida’s unique record of three basketball and football NCAA titles.
- Trump called the championship match one of the most thrilling contests he had witnessed and noted that Florida’s resilience was remarkable, especially since the team was in the lead for only a total of 64 seconds during the final moments.
- The ceremony highlighted Florida’s third basketball title, reaffirmed its sports legacy, and followed a pattern of Trump hosting championship teams since January 2025.
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