Florida Gators Basketball Faces Dual Title IX Investigations
Assistant coach Taurean Green and head coach Todd Golden are under separate investigations for alleged misconduct, raising concerns about the program's culture.
- Assistant coach Taurean Green is accused of sexual assault by a University of Florida athletics employee, who alleges he made unwanted advances during a March 2024 meeting on campus.
- The complaint against Green was filed with the university's Title IX office this week, following earlier allegations of misconduct against head coach Todd Golden.
- Golden is under investigation for alleged sexual harassment, stalking, and exploitation, which reportedly includes sending explicit photos and making unwanted advances online.
- The accuser in Green's case came forward after being contacted as part of the Golden investigation, expressing concerns about a potential pattern of behavior within the program.
- Both Green and Golden continue to serve in their roles with the basketball team as the investigations proceed, with the university emphasizing due process in its handling of the cases.