President Donald Trump honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House, celebrating their thrilling 65-63 victory over Houston in the title game. He praised the team for their resilience, recalling their come-from-behind victories and highlighting key moments, such as Alijah Martin’s clutch free throws. The ceremony included notable Florida politicians and featured the presentation of an autographed basketball and a jersey to Trump, who also lauded the team’s coach, Todd Golden, while reminiscing about past championship visits with former President George W. Bush.
