Todd Golden's $49M Deal & Exit Clauses | College Basketball News

Todd Golden just locked in a jaw-dropping six-year, $49.5M deal to lead Florida basketball — making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college hoops. With $7.5M due this season and a national title under his belt, expectations are sky-high as the Gators open 2025 as preseason No. 1 and favorites to win it all by 2027. But this contract comes with serious strings: if Florida lets him go without cause, they’re on the hook for 85% of his remaining pay, and his buyout to jump to another college job starts at $16M — dropping over time. If he heads to the NBA, the buyout is $3M until March 2027, then tumbles. And here’s the twist: if athletic director Scott Stricklin stays put, Golden’s college exit cost drops dramatically — but if Stricklin leaves? His NBA buyout vanishes entirely. This isn’t just money — it’s a high-stakes pact built on loyalty, performance, and future-proofing Florida’s basketball empire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7aebf393c01153a9