Taurean Green, the assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Florida, is under investigation for sexual assault following a formal complaint filed by an athletics department employee. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, alleges that Green made unwanted advances during a meeting in March 2024. This complaint comes amid an ongoing Title IX probe into Florida’s basketball program.
In this article, we will delve into these allegations.
Taurean Green faces sexual assault allegations amid Title IX probe
Taurean Green, an assistant coach for the University of Florida men’s basketball team, is now under investigation for sexual assault. A complaint is filed against him amid the ongoing Title IX probe into head coach Todd Golden. The complaint is lodged by an employee from the university’s athletics department. It accuses Green of making unwanted sexual advances during a meeting arranged by the coach in March 2024. The woman has chosen to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation. She reported that Green kissed her and attempted to put his hand down her pants despite her clear rejection of his advances. (via ESPN)
This incident, which was reported to the university’s Title IX office in December 2024, comes as part of a broader investigation into Golden’s alleged misconduct, which includes accusations of sexual exploitation, harassment, and stalking from multiple women. According to the complainant, she initially hesitated to come forward, partly because of Green’s position within the athletic program. However, after being interviewed by Title IX investigators about Golden’s behavior, she felt compelled to speak out. Green, a former star player for the Gators’ back-to-back championship teams in the mid-2000s, joined Florida’s coaching staff in 2022.
Green’s alleged actions are now under investigation as part of the broader probe into Golden’s alleged Title IX violations, including accusations of sending unsolicited explicit photos. The university has yet to comment on the investigation specifics, but a spokesperson emphasized that Florida takes these matters seriously.
