Florida coach Todd Golden receives contract extension and salary increase
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Todd Golden has received his third consecutive salary increase, making him the second-highest paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference. The contract extension comes as Golden continues to lead the Florida Gators program. His tenure has included efforts to elevate the team's competitiveness within the conference. Details about the terms or duration of the extension were not disclosed.
- •Todd Golden gets a raise after three years at Florida.
- •He is now the second-highest paid coach in the SEC.
- •The extension aims to enhance the Gators' basketball program.
- 8:58 PMESPN — Florida's Golden gets another extension and raise
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Florida's Todd Golden reportedly signs 6-year contract extension, making him one of nation's highest-paid men's basketball coaches
"Todd Golden's third raise in as many years with the Florida Gators will make him the second-highest-paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference.
"Golden had drawn interest from North Carolina and the Golden State Warriors, according to reports.
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External links- ESPNAug 28, 2026, 8:58 PMFlorida's Golden gets another extension and raise
Todd Golden's third raise in as many years with the Florida Gators will make him the second-highest-paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 8:57 PMFlorida's Todd Golden reportedly signs 6-year contract extension, making him one of nation's highest-paid men's basketball coaches
Golden had drawn interest from North Carolina and the Golden State Warriors, according to reports.
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