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Trump Honors NCAA Champion Florida Gators in White House Ceremony

The Florida Gators celebrated their third NCAA basketball title with President Trump, presenting him with a No. 47 jersey and autographed basketball during an East Room event featuring top Florida officials and sports legends.

President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts the 2025 NCAA Champion, University of Florida men's basketball team in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Alijah Martin as he hosts the 2025 NCAA Champion, University of Florida men's basketball team in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
President Donald Trump and head coach Todd Golden poses with a jersey as Attorney General Pam Bondi watch as Trump hosts the 2025 NCAA Champion, University of Florida men's basketball team in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Overview

  • President Trump hosted the 2025 NCAA champion Florida Gators at the White House, praising their resilience in a dramatic 65-63 comeback victory over Houston.
  • The Gators secured their third NCAA basketball title, making Florida the only school with three championships in both basketball and football.
  • Coach Todd Golden, described by Trump as “great” and “young,” led the team to four come-from-behind victories during March Madness, including the title game.
  • The ceremony featured prominent Florida leaders, including Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, Pam Bondi, Ashley Moody, and former Gator football star Tim Tebow.
  • The team presented Trump with an autographed basketball and a No. 47 jersey, continuing the tradition of symbolic exchanges during White House sports celebrations.