Is Tommy Lloyd leaving Arizona? Explaining UNC coaching rumors tying Wildcats coach to Tar Heels
As North Carolina's coaching search continues, one coach still alive in March Madness has quieted rumors.
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One of the best seasons in Arizona history has the Wildcats in the Final Four and the program believing a national championship is possible. So, why are fans still on pins and needles? Head coach Tommy Lloyd's name has circulated in connection to North Carolina's vacant head coaching job, even as Arizona's NCAA Tournament run continues.
Lloyd isn't the only notable name that has come up in North Carolina rumors, but there is some reason to believe a jump over to the east coast isn't off the table for the 51-year-old. Here's what you need to know about Lloyd's chances of leaving Arizona for Chapel Hill. MARCH MADNESS HQ: Live NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Latest news and more Is Tommy Lloyd leaving Arizona?
On Friday, Tommy Lloyd agreed to a new contract extension with Arizona, keeping him in Tucson for the forseeable future. As a result, Lloyd will be one of the five highest-paid coaches in the sport, averaging $7. 5 million over the course of the deal.
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