The focus for No. 20 Florida will be on Florida State when the two 3-0 teams square off Friday night in Tallahassee.And that’s just where head coach Todd Golden wants it.The attention around the program over the past week has focused on the news of a Title IX investigation into Golden following allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and the stalking of multiple women, including students. But, he said, his team has been able to concentrate on the court.”I think they know who I am, and again, they’re mature,” Golden said. “They’re really good guys and all super-focused.”Golden said the way he approaches his job hasn’t changed either.”Respecting the situation, my family, my team, my coaching staff,” Golden said. “We’re just continuing to attack it like we normally would every day.”And that has led the Gators to three consecutive wins to kick off the season for the first time since 2020-21.Florida dominated Grambling State 86-62 on Monday, with five players scoring in double figures. Rueben Chinyelu, a Washington State transfer, led with 14 points.Walter Clayton Jr., Will Richard and Sam Alexis each scored 12 while Alex Condon added 10 points and eight rebounds.”This team is super unselfish and they play for each other,” Golden told reporters after the win.Florida State is coming off a 72-52 win over Tarleton State despite having no player score in double figures. The leading scorer was Daquan Davis, who scored nine and dished out three assists.
No. 20 Florida focuses on business ahead of Florida State game
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