Florida Gators men’s basketball coach Todd Golden is the subject of a Title IX investigation following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, the university’s independent student newspaper reported Friday.
Florida received a formal Title IX complaint against Golden on Sept. 27 that includes allegations of sexual exploitations, sexual harassment and stalking, The Alligator reported. Golden aimed these behaviors toward Florida students and former Florida students, the paper reported.
Other local Gainesville outlets also said they were sent the Title IX report anonymously.
University spokeswoman Cynthia Roldan Hernandez refused a request Friday to provide a copy of the complaint and declined to answer any questions about Golden.
The complaint, according to the paper, includes allegations that Golden sent photos and videos of his genitalia, made unwanted sexual advances on Instagram and requested sexual favors.
Florida hired Golden in 2022 to replace Mike White, initially giving him a six-year, $18 million contract. Golden and the school agreed last March to a two-year extension, tying him to the school through the 2029-30 season.
Prior to arriving at Florida, Golden had previously spent three seasons as the head coach of San Francisco, leading the Dons to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1998. Golden was also an assistant under Kyle Smith at USF for three seasons after two seasons apiece at Auburn and Columbia.
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