UNC coaching search: Tyler Hansbrough lists four names for Tar Heels job after Tommy Lloyd extension
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Key Points:
- Tyler Hansbrough, UNC basketball legend, identified four coaching candidates for North Carolina's vacancy following Tommy Lloyd's extension at Arizona, ruling Lloyd out of the running.
- Hansbrough's list includes Dusty May of Michigan, praised for his recent success and Final Four appearance with Florida Atlantic, though May may be reluctant to leave Michigan.
- Iowa's Ben McCollum is highlighted as a hungry, proven winner and program builder, appealing for UNC's goal of reestablishing consistency.
- More established names on the list include Billy Donovan, former Florida coach with two national titles and current Chicago Bulls coach, and Mike Malone, former Denver Nuggets coach with NBA ties and a personal connection to UNC.
- Hansbrough stressed that the new coach will face high expectations to win games and make NCAA Tournament runs, reflecting UNC's prestigious basketball history and tradition.
