Todd Golden makes NBA admission that will keep fans on their toes

Florida head coach Todd Golden is keeping it real about his future aspirations. Golden is one of the most promising young coaches in college basketball, leading the Gators to a national championship in the 2025 season, as well as three consecutive NCAA March Madness appearances since joining the program in 2022.

ICYMI: Todd Golden on his name coming up in potential NBA job openings

"I'm never gonna close the door on the NBA. The NBA is an incredible honor. That's something that I could see down the road. But imminently, I'm really happy at Florida."

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But in a recent interview with Field of 68, the 40-year-old coach made it clear that he isn’t closing the door on, one day, coaching in the NBA. With several coaching vacancies around the league, Golden’s name has come up as a potential candidate.

“[It’s] certainly flattering. Incredibly flattering. Anytime you are discussed with some of those names. Obviously, the great job Dusty [May] has done. He’s in the mix for all these. Guys like Nate Oats. Guys that have maybe a little forward thinking and have consistent success, maybe have the ability to relate to some of these younger guys and have a good idea of how to put them in position to be successful. It’s a great honor. … But with that being said, I’m never going to close the door on the NBA.

He added, “The NBA is an incredible honor. That’s something that I could see down the road. But imminently, I’m really happy at Florida and I’m excited with what we have looking forward.”

With his fast-rising success in college basketball, a national championship already under his belt, and his relative youth in the coaching space, more NBA teams will certainly be looking at him as a prospective candidate in the near future.

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