UF men's basketball head coach Todd Golden has released a statement regarding the Title IX claims that have been filed against him. The statement comes just over 24 hours after The Alligator reported he was the subject of a sexual harassment and stalking investigation.
Golden released a statement on X confirming there is an ongoing investigation and he will respect the case's privacy as it moves into its next stages.
“For the last month, I have actively participated in and respected the confidentiality of an ongoing school inquiry," Golden wrote in a statement posted to his X (formerly Twitter) account. “I have recently engaged Ken Turkel to advise me on my ability to bring defamation claims while this confidential investigation is ongoing. My family and I appreciate the support we have received and remain confident the university will continue its efforts to finish its review promptly.”
There has been no official statement released by UF or the men’s basketball program regarding the status of Golden’s tenure at Florida. The team will play a home game on Monday evening at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, where Golden will likely be present.
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Max Tucker is a senior transfer student at UF. After obtaining his A.A. in Journalism from Santa Fe College in 2023, he chose to further his education at Florida's College of Journalism and Communications. Max is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a specialization in sports and media. He enjoys golfing and going to the beach with his friends in his free time.
