Walter Hodge came to the University of Florida with a three star ranking on the Rivals database, and ranked the 26th best point guard in the nation, and will leave with the most career victories ever for a Gator basketball player.

Hodge attended Florida Air Academy in Melbourne, Florida, where he won state titles on undefeated teams his sophomore and senior seasons. His senior season he averaged over 26 points a game for Florida Air. He chose to attend Florida over Auburn, Hofstra, Georgetown, Kansas, and Arkansas.

In his first season with the Gators, Walter averaged 19.2 minutes with 3.8 points per game. In the 06-07 season Hodge saw his minutes go down but his point go up as he averaged 17.7 minutes a game but with 5.7 points per game. After Taurean Green headed off for the NBA, Walter finally got the starting nod and averaged over 30 minutes a game and over 10 points a game. In his senior season Walter once again saw averages drop as he played over 28 minutes a game and averaged 8.9 points a game.

Hodge has told Gatorsportsnation writers that he plans on furthering his basketball playing days by playing overseas. Walter will leave the University of Florida with two National Championship rings, two SEC Championship rings, and the title as the winningest player in University of Florida Basketball history with 117 victories. GSN caught up with Hodge to ask a few questions.

How does it feel to be the winningest player in Florida history?

“I feel good knowing I am one of the winning player in gators history.”

What was your most memorable moment at UF?

“The two National championship games”

What was it like being able to play for coach Billy Donovan?

“Good he is one of the best coaches in America”

What advice do you give younger kids who want to play college ball?

“Work hard every day and don’t let no one tell you that you can’t do it”

Do you still stay in touch with anybody from the National Championship team? Guys like Noah, Horford, Brewer and them?

“Yes I talk to them all the time”

What is next for Walter Hodge?

“Play pro over Europe or NBA”