Florida Makes Major Move to Keep National Title-Winning Coach
Summary
Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden signed a new contract extension worth $49.5 million through the 2031-32 season. This makes him the highest-paid coach in Florida’s history and the second-highest paid in the SEC conference.Key Facts
- Todd Golden won the NCAA Tournament in 2025 as Florida’s head coach.
- He received his third contract raise in three years.
- The new deal is worth $49.5 million total, averaging $8.25 million per year.
- His salary for the 2026-27 season will rise from $6 million to $7.5 million.
- The contract runs through the 2031-32 season.
- Golden’s buyout clause to leave for the NBA starts at $3 million and decreases over time.
- Leaving for another college program would cost a higher buyout, up to $13 million.
- Florida’s 2026-27 basketball season opens against Miami on Nov. 2.
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