Back in November, there was a formal Title IX complaint against Golden after Florida's student newspaper reported allegations of sexual harassment and stalking of women including Florida students.

He has now won something legends such as Sampson, Pearl — the other coach he beat in San Antonio — Rick Barnes, Bob Huggins and the late Rick Majerus and Lefty Driesell never did. As tough as it is to project anything long-term, given the chaotic state of the sport right now, Golden has a chance to put himself in rare company in the years ahead.

Will Richard bought into a young, visionary coach. Monday night, Richard stepped up in the biggest moment to deliver Florida basketball its third national title.