Tommy Lloyd staying at Arizona after North Carolina interest
Arizona Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Tommy Lloyd has signed a new five-year contract with Arizona, making him one of the top five highest-paid coaches in college basketball, with an annual salary of $7.2 million.
- Despite being the top target for North Carolina's coaching vacancy and receiving a lucrative offer, Lloyd chose to stay at Arizona, emphasizing his loyalty and vision for the program.
- The contract, pending approval from the Arizona Board of Regents, extends through 2031 and includes increased salaries for his assistant coaches, with Lloyd now reporting directly to the university president.
- Under Lloyd's leadership since 2021, Arizona has achieved significant success, including a Final Four appearance, multiple conference titles, and a record 148 wins in his first five seasons, the most in NCAA history for a coach's initial five years.
- Lloyd has earned multiple coaching accolades, including two conference Coach of the Year awards and the 2022 AP Coach of the Year, solidifying his reputation as one of college basketball's elite coaches.
