Todd Golden named among rising coaches with NBA potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Todd Golden, head coach of Florida, is being mentioned as a potential future NBA head coach. Following the recent departure of Dusty May from Michigan to the NBA, CBS Sports highlighted Golden alongside Duke’s Jon Scheyer as a coach to watch. Golden's reputation increased after leading Florida to a national championship, achieving the feat without a top-100 recruit, and winning an SEC title. Although he has expressed his intention to stay with the program, his name is circulating in NBA discussions as he continues to elevate Florida's competitiveness in college basketball.
- •Todd Golden led Florida to an SEC championship and a national title.
- •CBS Sports named Golden a top candidate for future NBA roles.
- •Golden achieved championship success without a top-100 recruit.
- •He plans to coach Florida for the foreseeable future.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Todd Golden mentioned as potential future NBA head coach
"Following Dusty May's departure from Michigan to the NBA, CBS Sports added Florida's Todd Golden among rising Coaches with NBA potential.
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