Fresh off leading Florida to 36 wins and a national championship, the Gators have handed coach Todd Golden a fresh six-year contract that will make him one of the top five highest-paid coaches in the country.

The Florida Gators agreed to a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension with men's basketball coach Todd Golden, athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Tuesday.

After leading Florida basketball to its third national title in school story, head coach Todd Golden was rewarded with a six-year contract extension worth $40.5 million.