Florida Makes Major Todd Golden Decision After National Championship
The Florida Gators stand atop the college basketball pedestal, winning the national championship under the leadership of head coach Todd Golden.
In his third season with the program, Golden led Florida to a national title victory over Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars.
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Before defeating Houston, the Gators also took down several contending teams in the NCAA Tournament, such as Auburn, Texas Tech, Maryland, UConn and Norfolk State.
After leading the Gators to a national championship, Golden was awarded.
According to Jeff Goodman, Golden has signed a new six-year contract, that runs through the 2031 season, making him one of the highest-paid head coaches in the country.
While the amount was not discussed, Golden is now in the upper echelon of coaching rankings with established figures such as John Calipari and Rick Pitino, two of the highest-paid head coaches in the country.
Golden also led the Florida Gators to an SEC Tournament title last season, capping off the year with a 36-4 record. Despite being early in his college basketball coaching career, at 39, Golden has already done what so many are eager to accomplish.
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The national championship victory was Florida's first title win since 2007 and third in program history (2006, 2007 and 2025).
Florida Gators head coach Todd GoldenBob Donnan-Imagn Images
Last season, Golden and company were led by Naismith Player of the Year finalist, Walter Clayton Jr.
The talented guard, who's headed to the 2025 NBA Draft, finished the season posting 18.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.
Golden created a powerhouse in the SEC.
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