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Florida's Clayton delivers again to outduel Auburn's Broome in Final Four matchup of All-Americans • Apr. 6, 2025, 12:09 AM ET (AP)
Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game, scoring 34 points in 79-73 victory over SEC rival Auburn • Apr. 5, 2025, 11:52 PM ET (AP)
Auburn completes sweep of No. 1 seeds into Final Four, beating Michigan State 70-64 • Mar. 30, 2025, 9:31 PM ET (AP)
March Madness guide: All No. 1 seeds in Final Four after wins by Houston and Auburn • Mar. 30, 2025, 8:25 PM ET (AP)

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Notable Honorees O.J. Simpson • Jim Thorpe • Lawrence Taylor • Steve Young • Babe Didrikson Zaharias • Bill Bradley • Dick Butkus • Amos Alonzo Stagg • Elgin Baylor • Bronko Nagurski • Otto Graham • Bob Cousy • Cal Hubbard • Roger Staubach • Ernie Nevers • Willie Heston • T.A.D. Jones • Bennie Oosterbaan • Bo McMillin • Fran Tarkenton

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