The Florida Gators men’s basketball team earned their 5th SEC Tournament Championship in program history after an 86-77 win over Tennessee. SEC Tournament MVP Walter Clayton Jr. led Florida with 22 points while All-Tournament Team member Will Richard added 17.

Todd Golden delivered the news to his Florida team that the Gators had earned a No. 1 seed while they were in the air.

The Florida basketball team came away with an 86-77 win over Tennessee in the SEC tournament championship game, wrapping up a dominant SEC season heading into the NCAA Tournament, and head coach Todd Golden made it clear how he feels about his team after the win.

Right before Selection Sunday, Todd Golden has come out with a bold statement that displays supreme confidence in his group.

Todd Golden has picked up the first championship of his Florida tenure, guiding the Gators to an SEC Tournament title. After earning a double-bye, UF defeated Mizzou, Alabama and Tennessee in Nashville to win the conference tournament, defeating the Vols 86-77 on Sunday.

Todd Golden speaks to the media after Florida's win over Alabama to send the Gators to Sunday's SEC Championship Game against Tennessee.

Todd Golden details the Gators' mindset shift in the second half that helped them destroy the Crimson Tide while Alijah Martin reflects on his experience in the tourney so far.

The Florida Gators were the first team to punch their ticket to the championship game of the SEC Tournament on Saturday. They will face Tennessee after the Volunteers eliminated No. 1 Auburn in the second SEC semifinal game.