Fresh off a national championship, Florida basketball announced a contract extension for coach Todd Golden on Tuesday.
Golden’s new contract extends six years, keeping him with the Gators through the 2030-31 season. The total compensation following his extension is now $40.5 million, which is expected to make him one of the highest-paid coaches in college basketball.
Golden’s annual average value (AAV) of $6.75 million per season would rank fourth among college basketball coaches based on 2025 figures from USA TODAY Sports. Kansas’ Bill Self ($8.8 million), Arkansas’ John Calipari ($8 million) and UConn’s Dan Hurley ($7.78 million) would be the only with higher yearly salaries among public school coaches.
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“Todd has done an incredible job getting Florida men’s basketball back where it belongs,” Florida athletic director Stricklin said in the announcement. “We believed in his vision, his competitive nature and his modern approach to the game back in 2022, and he has validated that belief in a relatively short time and helped create memories of a lifetime for another generation of Gator fans.”
Golden, 39, won a national championship in his third season with the Gators, becoming the youngest coach to win a national title since Jim Valvano (37) in 1983. He was hired by Florida after coaching San Francisco from 2019-22. Golden holds a 76-33 record at Florida, including a 36-4 finish in 2024-25. The Gators defeated Houston 65-63 in April’s national championship in San Antonio.
“My family and I are grateful to be a part of Gator Nation and for the opportunity to lead this great program three years ago,” Golden said in the release. “As we’ve shown during our time in Gainesville, the University of Florida is an institution that has the resources, support, and people in place to compete and win national championships. I am so appreciative of each and every player and staff member who have been critical to the success we’ve experienced here. My family and I look forward to our future here at UF and to the continued success of our men’s basketball program.”
Florida closed a Title IX investigation into Golden in January as he continued to coach with the investigation ongoing. Golden was accused of sexual harassment and stalking, per the Gainesville Sun, part of the USA TODAY Network. The complaint against Golden was ultimately dismissed after Florida said in a statement it found no evidence that he had violated Title IX.
Todd Golden contract details
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Length of contract: Six years
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Total value: $40.5 million
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AAV: $6.75 million
Golden signed a six-year contract extension worth $40.5 million total, Florida announced Tuesday. The AAV of the extension is $6.75 million per season, which ranks him among the highest-paid coaches in college basketball.
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