While everyone awaits Steve Kerr's looming decision about a potential return to the sideline, different names are being floated as potential heirs for the Golden State Warriors' head coaching position. An early name linked to the Warriors has been from the college ranks, Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden.

Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports reported the Warriors could potentially pursue Golden if Kerr decides to leave Golden State this offseason. However, when speaking to members of the media recently, Golden recently shot down speculation linking him to the NBA level. When asked if he would be back next season with the Gators, Golden responded, saying it was "an interesting question." However, he quickly followed, saying, "I'm definitely planning on coaching the Gators."

Todd Golden on NBA speculation 👀“I’m definitely planning on coaching the Gators” pic.twitter.com/3zMOnjUf5V

Golden and the No. 1 seed Gators are coming off a second-round exit loss to the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes. Prior to their loss in the round of 32, the Gators won the 2025 National Championship, the first Florida championship since Billy Donovan led the Gators to back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007.

Behind Golden, the Gators are expected to be one of the top teams in the country next season, with First Team All-SEC and Second Team All-American forward Thomas Haugh set to return.

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