Tommy Lloyd Reponds To More Questions About UNC Job
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Key Points:
- Tommy Lloyd, head coach of the Arizona Wildcats, addressed speculation about his potential move to North Carolina, emphasizing his full focus on Arizona's NCAA Tournament run and dismissing distractions.
- Lloyd highlighted his commitment to protecting and building the Arizona program, acknowledging that the school will continue to have strong coaching leadership after him.
- Arizona Wildcats have dominated the NCAA Tournament so far, winning their first four games by an average margin of 20.5 points, and are set to face Michigan in the Final Four.
- Arizona athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois expressed a strong desire to retain Lloyd, noting ongoing contract negotiations aimed at keeping him with the Wildcats long-term.
- Lloyd’s contract includes a $9 million buyout starting April 1, adding complexity to any potential coaching change amid UNC’s ongoing search for a new head coach.
