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Florida coach Todd Golden receives contract extension and salary increase

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Florida coach Todd Golden receives contract extension and salary increase

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

Latest Updates

7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Todd Golden signs contract extension with Florida basketball
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

What they're saying

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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.
— ESPN

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Florida basketball coach Todd Golden has become the highest-paid coach in UF history after receiving a hefty contract extension from the school.
— Yahoo Sports