In this era of massive NIL deals seemingly deciding player transfers and player revenue sharing surely on the horizon, paying premium salaries for a coach still appears to be the best path to a national title,

After leading Florida basketball to its third national title in school story, head coach Todd Golden was rewarded with a six-year contract extension worth $40.5 million.

One month after leading Florida to the national championship in his third season as head coach, Todd Golden is getting paid. The 39-year-old has agreed to a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension to stay at Florida through the 2030-31 season.