Reigning Champ Todd Golden Snubbed on KenPom’s Top Coaches List

Gainesville, Florida — As the college basketball season approaches, fans are already buzzing about rankings and predictions. However, one recent list has sparked controversy among fans and analysts alike.

KenPom, known for its statistical analysis in college basketball, released a list of the top 25 coaches in the nation. Surprisingly missing from this lineup is Todd Golden, the head coach of the Florida Gators, who just led his team to a national championship.

At 39 years old, Golden won the title in only his third season at the University of Florida. His win marks him as the youngest coach to secure a championship since Jim Valvano in 1983. However, he finds himself ranked 39th on KenPom’s list, which many fans and experts consider absurd.

“To leave the reigning national champion off the list feels ridiculous,” said a Gators fan. Critics have pointed out that while the rankings may include notable names like Ritchie McKay and Will Wade, they fail to account for Golden’s recent success.

Before coaching in Gainesville, Golden turned the San Francisco Dons into a competitive team, guiding them to the NCAA Tournament in 2022, which adds even more weight to his coaching credentials.

As college basketball enthusiasts prepare for the season, they are reminded to be cautious of sensational headlines and clickbait, even from trusted sources like KenPom. This incident raises questions about the credibility of the rankings and the perception of success in college basketball.

With fans advocating for a reevaluation of these rankings, only time will tell if Golden will rise up from this unexpected snub.