Todd Golden Faces Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Stalking

Florida men's basketball head coach Todd Golden has been accused of stalking and sexually harassing multiple students according to Title IX documents. A formal complaint was filed on September 27, detailing incidents where he reportedly sent unsolicited explicit photos and followed women both in his car and on foot numerous times. Two former students have recounted experiences of harassment, including manipulative tactics employed by Golden to exert control over them. The University of Florida has stated it can neither confirm nor deny the existence of Title IX inquiries due to legal restrictions. Golden, who began his tenure with a six-year, $18 million contract, has not publicly commented on the allegations. The case follows a troubling trend within Florida’s athletic program regarding misconduct allegations against coaches, as seen with the previous departures of women's basketball coach Cam Newbauer and soccer coach Tony Amato. This situation has raised concerns about the safety and wellbeing of students in university sports environments.