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Florida Gators Prepare for Sweet 16 Matchup in Todd Golden's Bay Area Homecoming

The top-seeded Gators face Maryland on Thursday as Coach Golden balances tournament preparations with personal and logistical challenges in San Francisco.

Florida head coach Todd Golden reacts during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Connecticut, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Overview

  • The Florida Gators, led by head coach Todd Golden, advanced to the Sweet 16 after a narrow 77-75 victory over two-time defending champion UConn.
  • Florida will play No. 4 seed Maryland on Thursday at the Chase Center in San Francisco, aiming for their first Final Four appearance in over a decade.
  • Coach Todd Golden returns to the Bay Area, where he previously played at Saint Mary’s College and coached at the University of San Francisco, adding a personal dimension to the tournament run.
  • The Gators are navigating significant off-court challenges, including staff turnover, with two assistant coaches recently accepting head coaching positions at other programs.
  • Golden has managed logistical hurdles during the trip, including securing practice space at the University of San Francisco, while balancing personal requests tied to his homecoming.