Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) drives to the hoop past against the Maryland Terrapins during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

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We want to say this could be close because it's March Madness, but the Gators are a championship-caliber team, and with Walter Clayton Jr. (17.7 PPG) at the helm, Florida can easily outpace Texas Tech. 

The Red Raiders' only hope is pacing—if Texas Tech can slow down the game, they might be able to stop the Florida Gators.

Don't count on it. Texas Tech hasn't ever won a championship title, and this roster isn't the team to do it now.

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The Florida Gators have depth and scoring capabilities with 6 players contributing double-digit figures in their Sweet Sixteen win over Maryland. The Gators, like Alabama, love fast-paced basketball. Maybe, if Texas Tech slows down the tempo, they'll have a shot? Big maybe. 

Their 85.5 points per game and nearly 42 rebounds are set to nullify any pacing the Red Raiders could hope to put together.