As Florida headed into a loaded SEC tournament, the Gators had more than just a conference title at stake. They’re vying to be a No. 1 seed, and they made quite a statement with a dominant second-half performance against Alabama on Saturday.

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden was named a finalist for the Naismith Coach of the Year, given to college basketball's best coach

Taking a look at how much Florida Gators basketball head coach Todd Golden is making per year and where he stacks up against other coaches.

Here’s everything head coach Todd Golden had to say postgame.

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden's salary ranks in the bottom half of the SEC. How much is he paid and where does he rank?

Usually, teams who already have a spot in March Madness tend to lay low during the SEC Tournament. It keeps the players from unnecessary fatigue and prevents any injuries heading into the Big Dance. Coach Todd Golden and the Florida Gators may not be the firmest believers in this though.

Before Florida left to Nashville for the SEC Tournament, coach Todd Golden spoke to the media about his team's mentality heading into the postseason.

Florida basketball head coach Todd Golden discusses Gators' Senior Night win over Ole Miss Rebels, noting that there is 'a lot of work left to do'.