Florida head coach Todd Golden has the No. 1 seed Gators set to play No. 9 seed Iowa within the second spherical of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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Golden’s Gators had a gradual begin to the season, opening the marketing campaign 5-4 earlier than happening a powerful profitable streak in SEC play. Florida seems to be a official contender to defend its 2025 nationwide title.
Golden’s success with UF has drawn the eye of the basketball world because the teaching carousel begins to get thrilling amid March Madness. He may obtain a big-time supply from a college basketball powerhouse this spring.
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North Carolina has not but parted methods with head coach Hubert Davis, however the situation is in flux and is anticipated to be resolved in a matter of days. Per a number of reviews, UNC is anticipated to maneuver on from Davis.
If North Carolina strikes on from Davis, this system is anticipated to attempt to land a confirmed winner.
Matt Hayes of USA Today urged UNC to go after Golden this spring. Because Golden is doing simply nice with Florida, the Tar Heels must make an virtually outrageous supply to land the pinnacle coach.
Hayes thinks UNC must supply Golden a wage within the ballpark of what prime coaches in school soccer make, $13 to $14 million per season.
“Take the rare step and pay Golden like a football coach — or better yet, more than a football coach. More than (Georgia’s) Kirby (Smart) and (Indiana’s Curt Cignetti) Cigs and (Texas’ Steve Sarkisian) Sark.
“Offer $13-14 million a yr over 10 years, and decide to $20 million yearly in NIL funds (together with personal offers). Once the (Bill) Belichick experiment fades — and it’ll — North Carolina will once more notice what’s vital, what fuels the Carolina model.”
Golden’s present wage stands at practically $6.5 million per yr.
Even if he doesn’t leave UF for UNC, it’s possible a serious offer from the Tar Heels could make Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin sign Golden to an extension that would pay him more than the $7.45 million new Gators head football coach Jon Sumrall will make for 2026.
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