Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden accused of sexual harassment in Title IX complaint: Report

Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden is the subject of a Title IX complaint that accuses him of sexual harassment, including sending lewd photos of himself while traveling for the Gators, according to a report Friday by the university’s student newspaper.

The newspaper, The Alligator, reported that Golden is also being accused of asking for sexual favors, using social media to make unwanted sexual advances and stalking. A formal complaint was filed with Florida’s Title IX office on Sept. 27, The Alligator reported.

The university did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Alligator reported that it obtained the Title IX complaint, and two former UF students corroborated many of the details to the newspaper.

Golden, 39, has coached the No. 21 Gators to their 2-0 start this season, including a 21-point win over Jacksonville on Thursday evening. Florida is next scheduled to play Monday at home against Grambling State.

Golden took over the Gators after a three-year run at San Francisco. He’s 42-29 through two-plus seasons. He led Florida to the NCAA Tournament and the championship game of the SEC tournament last season.

In March, Golden signed a new contract that included a raise and a two-year extension through the 2029-30 season.

The allegations are the latest off-field scandal to hit Florida under athletic director Scott Stricklin. In 2021, women’s basketball coach Cameron Newbauer resigned amid concerns about his conduct and treatment of players and others. In 2022, women’s soccer coach Tony Amato was fired after a report accused him of making inappropriate comments to players about their eating habits.

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