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UNC Search Shifts as Tommy Lloyd Remains at Arizona. What's Next for Tar Heels?
The five-year deal averages $7.5 million and includes bonuses and a larger staff pool, ending speculation that Lloyd would leave for North Carolina.
- On Friday, Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd signed a five-year contract extension, ending speculation about a potential move to North Carolina and securing his future with the Wildcats in Tucson.
- Speculation intensified during Arizona's NCAA Tournament run after the Tar Heels fired head coach Hubert Davis, with Lloyd remaining noncommittal about the vacancy despite the aggressive search.
- Arizona athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois confirmed the extension pays an average of $7.5 million annually, with Lloyd earning $7.2 million starting next season and significant bonuses included.
- With Lloyd no longer pursuing the position, North Carolina must explore other candidates, with betting markets currently favoring Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan and Michigan head coach Dusty May.
- The Wildcats continue their Final Four season on Saturday aiming for the program's second national championship, with Lloyd committed to leading Arizona toward that goal.
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UNC search shifts as Tommy Lloyd remains at Arizona. What's next for Tar Heels?
North Carolina’s search for a men’s basketball coach took a decisive turn Friday when Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd publicly removed himself from consideration, announcing he will remain in Tucson.
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