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Arizona's Lloyd Signs $7.2M Deal, Declines UNC Job

4/5/2026

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Lloyd Secures Arizona Contract

Tommy Lloyd, Arizona Wildcats head coach, signed a five-year contract worth about $7.2 million annually.
He declined UNC's offer as the school seeks a head coach after firing Hubert Davis.
Arizona's Final Four loss to Michigan prompted Lloyd to express disappointment but emphasize potential for future success.
Lloyd's contract includes changes in reporting structure, signaling tensions with Arizona's administration, while UNC's search advances with Dusty May and Billy Donovan.

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Arizona Falls Hard

Arizona Wildcats lost 91-73 to Michigan in the Final Four, marking their worst performance of the season.
Head coach Tommy Lloyd credited Michigan's strong play and said Arizona struggled to find rhythm and committed numerous turnovers.
Arizona's offense had five assists and 14 turnovers, which led to 26 points for Michigan.
Freshmen Koa Peat and Brayden Burries underperformed, with Brayden Burries starting 0-for-8.

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Lloyd Secures Arizona Contract

Tommy Lloyd, Arizona Wildcats head coach, signed a five-year contract worth about $7.2 million annually.
He declined UNC's offer as the school seeks a head coach after firing Hubert Davis.
Arizona's Final Four loss to Michigan prompted Lloyd to express disappointment but emphasize potential for future success.
Lloyd's contract includes changes in reporting structure, signaling tensions with Arizona's administration, while UNC's search advances with Dusty May and Billy Donovan.

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