Gator legends now in the NBA get a surprise delivery of long-awaited title rings

The Florida Gators have formally received their national title rings for winning the 2025 national title. The team held a ceremony this week, during which they handed out the bling to all the members still on the team and in town. The ring has a ton of little Easter eggs to celebrate the title run, and fans are able to get a replica version during the home game against Merrimack on Friday.

But what about those Gators who helped lead the run who couldn't be in Gainesville because they are chasing their NBA dreams? Todd Golden and his staff made sure those players were taken care of, too.

Will Richard, Alijah Martin, and Walter Clayton Jr. get their rings

The trio of guards for Florida is scattered across the country, but Florida made surprise visits to those respective teams to hand-deliver the rings.

Will Richard is with the Golden State Warriors, but the timing worked out so that Golden State was in Orlando this week to play the Magic. That enabled Todd Golden to make a quick trip down to give Richard his ring.

Alijah Martin is currently with the Toronto Raptors G-League affiliate Raptors 905. The timing worked out that Martin was in Greensboro, NC, making a relatively short plane ride for assistant coach Taurean Green to give Martin his ring.

Walter Clayton Jr. probably had the toughest ring to deliver as he was out west all week. But assistant coach Korey McCray made sure Florida's star of stars wasn't left out of the festivities.

Of the trio, Richard has been enjoying the most success in the NBA. He's worked his way into being a starter at times with Golden State despite being a late-round pick.

Martin is working his way up through the G-League, while Clayton Jr. has seen his minutes cut in recent games.

No word from Florida on how Denzel Aberdeen is going to get his ring.