Gators’ Cormani McClain Celebrates Historic NCAA Championship With $5M Cryptic Message

The internet has been buzzing lately, with Cooper Flagg and March Madness. The Florida Gators’ Cormani McClain isn’t just chilling after the Gators brought home that natty—nah, man made headlines again, and this time he did it without even saying a word. Right after Florida’s heart-stopping dub over Houston, McClain hit IG and dropped a cryptic flex: a snapshot of a $5-million man, hood icon, and Gator loyalist, dripped out in orange and blue. No caption. Just vibes. And if you know, you know. Let’s just say this shoutout hit harder than any corner blitz he’s thrown.

So here’s the rundown: the Florida Gators men’s basketball squad just dropped jaws and stole hearts with a 65-63 thriller over Houston in the national championship game. And while the internet was still catching its breath, Cormani McClain decided it was time to hit IG with a lil’ flex. A cryptic one. The post? A photo of $5-million-man Kodak Black decked out in Gator gear, no caption needed. Just vibes. Now if you’re confused, you’re not alone. But see, if you know, you know.

Kodak Black ain’t new to this. The South Florida rapper’s been riding with the Gators for years. Back in 2018, he pulled up to the sideline at the Florida-Florida State game looking like he was on the damn roster. Custom jersey, ‘Kodak’ on the back, vibing with the players, singing the fight song in the locker room like he was born in the Swamp. Dan Mullen even named a play after him—Kodak, for real. The love runs deep. And Cormani knows exactly what he’s doing. That post? It wasn’t random—it was a flag plant. After the game, Kodak Black went live on IG, celebrating the historic win, dripping in a Gators-themed outfit, heads to toe.

Let’s circle back to the game real quick. Houston brought that bully-ball energy early, forcing Florida into the lowest-scoring first half of a national title game since 2011. It looked grim. Not gonna lie, don’t know who fumbled big time in March Madness; Duke or Houston. Look, the Cougars were up 12 at one point, swarming like hornets, cutting off every drive, making the Gators look shaken. But then came the shift. Seven minutes left, Walter Clayton Jr. finally found his groove, hit the gas, and it was go mode. With 46 seconds left, Florida snagged their first lead since it was 8-6. Just like that, the Gators snatched the natty in classic cardiac fashion.

Clayton only dropped 11, but it was when he scored that mattered. He had 30 in the Elite Eight and 34 in the Final Four. He was that guy. But in the chip, he let the squad carry him ’til it was his time to shine. “We’ve been saying all year our motto is, ‘We all can go!'” Clayton said post-game. “It’s not just about me. My team held it down ’til I got goin’.” Will Richard had 18. Alex Condon added 12. Florida only led for a lil’ over a minute. But hey, that’s all they needed.

Now, while the whole world was dropping fire emojis on Gators basketball, Cormani was out here sending signals. That IG story? A warning shot. He’s saying, ‘I’m next.’ You see, Cormani didn’t just leave Colorado—he escaped after feeling snubbed by Deion Sanders. The man felt boxed in under Coach Prime. He dipped, hit Gainesville, had a pretty average season, and now he’s cooking up a comeback.

Big 2025 for Cormani McClain after a crazy 2024 season?

2024 was straight-up messy for McClain. The Gators DB only put up 3 solo tackles and 5 total. That’s not five-star numbers. He went from being the crown jewel of Prime’s class to a ghost in the locker room. And yeah, Gator fans were side-eyeing heavy when he came through the portal. But now? Tables turning. That boy’s locked in.

Back in early April, McClain popped up again on IG—this time posting a practice clip with the caption, “Ready to run it back. Gator Nation? See you at the Florida Victorious Meet & Greet next Saturday.” Man’s feeling himself. And guess what? The weight room’s showing love back. Cormani packed on 20 pounds since landing in Gainesville—he’s up to 182 now—and word is, it hasn’t slowed him down one bit. Tyler Miles, the Gators’ strength boss, said the dude hit 23 mph on the treadmill in winter drills. You don’t fake that kind of speed.

That weight gain isn’t just aesthetics. It’s football-ready muscle. It’s playbook-absorbing, snap-reading, wrap-you-up-and-take-your-lunch kinda strength. And more than that—it’s trust. Trust from Napier. ‘Cause let’s not forget: last year? McClain didn’t even make the depth chart for the Miami opener. Jason Marshall Jr. had the CB1 spot and Cormani? He was MIA, literally and figuratively.

Was it harsh? Nah. Truth is, McClain was wilding. GatorsOnline’s Nick de la Torre spilled the tea: “I was told Cormani McClain has been late to most of the requirements (meetings, lift, etc). The way that it’s handled is like a strike system.” One too many no-shows and boom—doghouse. Jake Schwanitz chimed in too: “Everyone liked Cormani on the team. It’s just he didn’t put in the work.” The man was acting like George Pickens without the plays to back it.

But that was then. This is now. McClain’s got something to prove. And with the Gators coming off a natty in hoops and momentum swinging their way, the Gators are expecting big with DJ Lagway heading into the 2025 season. The whispers are already shifting from “locker room cancer” to “comeback kid.” Gator Nation’s watching, and if the boy shows out at the Orange & Blue Game? Whew. If not, the Gators are still going to compete hard, because Billy Napier doesn’t have time to wait for anyone. So yeah—cryptic post, Kodak vibes, and $5 million energy? It isn’t just about clout. It’s about arrival. Cormani McClain’s trying to let the world know that the story’s still being written. And this time? He’s holding the pen.

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