Golden Hour: Gators hire Todd Golden as next Head Basketball Coach; Xavier preview

Florida Basketball Hour

English - March 18, 2022 23:56 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
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Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) break down Florida's hire of Todd Golden to be the program's next Head Coach. Why the young San Francisco head coach was the right fit, why Scott Stricklin moved so quickly, and a deep dive into the data on Golden as a coach. Plus, what to expect offensively and defensively from the Gators under Golden. The guys also have a candid discussion about whether this hire is ambitious enough for a program of Florida's caliber.

The guys also break down Florida's NIT win over Iona, and preview the 2nd round matchup at Xavier on Sunday.