Todd Golden reveals the KEYS to Florida winning its second title in three years

Florida head coach Todd Golden sits down with Jon Rothstein to discuss all things Gators for the 2026-27 season, as well as reflecting on last season and the NCAA tournament loss to Iowa. Additionally, they discuss which players could impact Florida the most this season - and why there's no awkwardness with Denzel Aberdeen in his return.0:00 Intro & The Golden’s vacation destination for 20260:28 On this being the first offseason he’s had to gather himself 0:58 What he’s learned to help make Florida an elite program again2:05 Does the Iowa loss usurp the loss to Colorado in the NCAA tournament? 3:10 On remembering last season’s success but also NCAA tournament loss to Iowa4:20 What it was like to watch the Final Four after winning the natty the year prior5:04 On being a head coach in the current CBB climate6:00 What Denzel Aberdeen adds to Florida if deemed eligible 7:17 Was there any awkwardness in the reunion with Denzel? 8:04 The biggest reason Florida is able to retain players in the current CBB climate9:59 How this year’s team compares to the previous two Florida squads 11:01 Which returners will make the biggest impact for Florida? 12:04 Depth of Florida’s rotation this season12:30 Where does Alex Condon fit within this Gators squad? 14:17 Todd Golden thinks the SEC will return to being the best league in America15:14 What it will be like getting to host Duke in Gainesville 16:31 Does he have any interest in coaching in the NBA? 17:51 Why having success at Florida makes it harder to leave18:45 How Todd’s relationship with Billy Donovan has grown 20:09 How Billy helped him understand the Florida fanbase, expectations 21:09 On knowing his team will be defined by what happens in March Madness22:33 How often does he think about winning a second national championship? 23:21 Keys for Florida to win its second national title in three years