Florida basketball coach Todd Golden got a warm reception from the home crowd ahead of No. 20 Florida’s win over Grambling State on Monday.

Florida’s men’s basketball team beat Grambling State on Monday night with Todd Golden on the sidelines in his normal head coaching role. Golden is continuing as the team’s head coach despite a reported Title IX inquiry into alleged sexual harassment and stalking.

Todd Golden will coach the Gators in Monday's game vs. Grambling State as Title IX investigation into sexual harassment allegations proceeds.

It this week's Swampcast, the G Sun's Kevin Brockway and David Whitley discuss Florida basketball coach Todd Golden's Title IX probe and Florida football

When Golden walked out of the tunnel with 2:07 left on the pregame clock, he was welcomed by a smattering of applause.

Todd Golden made his first public appearance on Monday night, four days after allegations surfaced accusing the University of Florida head basketball coach of sexual harassment, exploitation and stalking involving multiple female students.

Todd Golden released a statement a day earlier acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry and said he’s considering “defamation claims” as he consults with attorney Ken Turkel of Tampa.

With Florida basketball coach Todd Golden facing sexual allegations from multiple women and not issuing denial, the UF administration is left to navigate a PR mess.