Coach Golden Stays with Florida Gators

0:00On April 22, Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden put rumors to rest this week, saying he's locked in to coach the team next season and has no. Plants to jump to the NBA or any other program. The buzz started when reports linked him to the Golden State Warriors if their coach Steve Carr bounces after a rough playoff exit. Word is the Warriors have their eye on Golden thanks to his time coaching the San Francisco Donz and ties to their owners, the Lakob family. They see him as a top young talent, but he's got a sweet setup in Gainesville after winning a national title just last year. Fans and players are thrilled with the roster staying mostly intact for the 2026-27 season. Stars like Fords, Thomas Hall and Alex Condon, Guard Boogie Fland, and others are coming back, while Center Rubin Chinyelu tests the NBA draft. Stars book a return and keep the front court stacked. Golden called it amazing how things fell into place, especially after a disappointing end to last season that motivated the guys to stick around.

1:03His buyout is $11 million for another college job, but only $2 million for the NBA until March 31, 2028. Florida's athletic director hinted at another contract extension soon, making it clear they're doing everything to keep their star coach happy and, build on this strong foundation heading into next year.